Which Subdivision of the Peripheral Nervous System Is Responsible for the Transmission

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which subdivision of the peripheral nervous system is responsible for the transmission of sensory signals from the body to the contralateral side of the brain?

• A) the somatic
• B) the autonomic
• C) the spinal
• D) the parasympathetic

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Definitions:

Timeout

A form of behavioral modification that involves temporarily removing an individual from an environment where undesirable behavior has occurred, to decrease the likelihood of that behavior reoccurring.

Effectiveness

The degree to which something achieves a desired or intended result or outcome.

Punishment

A consequence applied with the intent of reducing the occurrence of an undesirable behavior.

Positive Punishment

Adding an unpleasant stimulus in response to a behavior to decrease the likelihood of that behavior happening in the future.