It Is the ______ That Transfers a Signal from an Afferent

question 33

Multiple Choice

It is the ______ that transfers a signal from an afferent nerve to an efferent neuron.

• A) nucleus
• B) synaptic cleft
• C) axon hillock
• D) interneuron

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Definitions:

Negative Punishment

Negative punishment involves the removal of a favorable stimulus following an undesired behavior, with the intention of decreasing the likelihood that the behavior will occur again.

Positive Punishment

A behavior modification technique that involves adding an unpleasant consequence after an undesired behavior to decrease its occurrence.

Punishing Stimuli

Any stimulus that decreases the likelihood of the behavior that it follows, often used in the context of behavioral psychology and conditioning.

Aggressiveness

A behavior characterized by boldness or assertiveness, with a tendency to confront or attack.