Imagine that you flinch after seeing lightning because in previous instances the lightning is followed by thunder, which scared you. In this scenario, lightning can be interpreted as being a(n)

a. unconditioned stimulus.
b. unconditioned response.
c. conditioned stimulus.
d. conditioned response.
e. extinguished stimulus


c. conditioned stimulus.

Psychology

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a. 23 b. 46 c. 21 d. 42

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a. refractory period b. resting potential c. action potential d. dendrite

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Which of the following statements about nursing homes is true?

A) Care emphasizes rehabilitation rather than high-quality terminal care. B) Residents' end-of-life preferences are recorded in medical charts. C) Pain management education is given to staff, residents, and family members. D) Medical treatment is focused on high-quality terminal care.

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