Aplysia Display Many Forms of Learning Including Habituation and Sensitization

question 23

Multiple Choice

Aplysia display many forms of learning including habituation and sensitization. If the siphon is touched, the gill withdraws. How is habituation of this reflex generated?

• A) Tail shock in combination with a touch of the siphon
• B) Continual tactile stimulation of the siphon results in an increase in the gill withdrawal
• C) Continual tactile stimulation of the siphon results in a decrease in the gill withdrawal
• D) A single tactile stimulation of the siphon results in long-term changes in the gill withdrawal

Evaluate the reliability of published research in light of potential errors in scientific inquiry.

Explain the application of empirical reasoning to predict and control natural phenomena.

Discuss why disproving the null hypothesis doesn’t automatically validate the alternative hypothesis.

Identify the characteristics of a systematic and honest scientific inquiry.

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