Signals from the Neurons of Which Sense Are NOT Sent

question 189

Multiple Choice

Signals from the neurons of which sense are NOT sent to the cortex by the thalamus?

• A) hearing
• B) smell
• C) taste
• D) vision

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavior modification where the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant stimulus strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a conditioned response after a period of lessened response.

Operant Conditioning

A technique for adjusting behavior by dispensing rewards for good actions or penalties for bad ones.

Delayed Conditioning

A classical conditioning process where the neutral stimulus is presented and followed by the unconditioned stimulus after a brief interval.