Select the Function Not Characteristic of the Hypothalamus

question 104

Multiple Choice

Select the function not characteristic of the hypothalamus.

• A) body temperature control
• B) coordination center with the autonomic nervous system
• C) food intake control
• D) production of posterior pituitary hormones
• E) sensory inputs from skeletal muscles

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Definitions:

Fixed-Interval Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where rewards are provided after a specific, constant period of time has passed.

Variable-Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which the number of responses needed for a reward varies, this schedule tends to produce a high and consistent rate of response.

Fixed-Ratio Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in behaviorist theories where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.

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