For Several Weeks Allen Had to Clean the Men's Restroom

question 68

Multiple Choice

For several weeks Allen had to clean the men's restroom at the restaurant where he worked. The task always made him nauseated. He has since gone on to better things, but still cannot walk by the door to a men's restroom without becoming slightly queasy. For Allen, the door to the men's room has become a(n) ________________.

• A) unconditioned stimulus.
• B) unconditioned response.
• C) conditioned response.
• D) conditioned stimulus.

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Definitions:

Phenotypic Plasticity

The ability of an organism to change its phenotype in response to changes in the environment, showcasing the flexibility in an organism's developmental pathways.

Dorsal

Pertaining to the back side of an organism or towards the spine, opposite of ventral.

Medial

Positioned in the middle or towards the central line of the body or an organ.

Meninges

Three layers of protective tissue—dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater—that encase the brain and spinal cord.