Children Often Learn to Associate Pushing a Vending Machine Button

question 151

Multiple Choice

Children often learn to associate pushing a vending machine button with the delivery of a candy bar. This best illustrates the process underlying

• A) intrinsic motivation.
• B) respondent behavior.
• C) spontaneous recovery.
• D) operant conditioning.

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Definitions:

Urethra

A tube that connects the urinary bladder to the urinary meatus for the removal of fluids from the body.

Renin

An enzyme secreted by the kidneys that plays a key role in regulating blood pressure by converting angiotensinogen to angiotensin.

Angiotensin II

A potent vasoconstrictive peptide that plays a critical role in blood pressure regulation and fluid balance.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, often measured to assess heart and blood vessel health.