Jennifer Was Startled When Her Cat Knocked Over a Lamp

question 49

True/False

Jennifer was startled when her cat knocked over a lamp.About 15 minutes later,she also jumped when her friend knocked on her apartment door.This is an example of dishabituation.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A subcortical forebrain structure involved in regulating bodily functions. The hypothalamus also influences our basic motivated behaviors.

Bodily Functions

The physiological processes and activities performed by the body's systems, necessary for maintaining life and health.

Electroencephalographs (EEGs)

Devices that measure the electrical activity of the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp.

Electroencephalograph (EEG)

A device used to record the electrical activity of the brain, often used in the diagnosis of neurological conditions.