In operant conditioning, ____ increases or decreases the chances that the ____ will occur again.

A. behavior; consequences
B. response; stimulus
C. reflex; stimulus
D. consequences; behavior


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Eyeblink conditioning in human participants a. does not occur

b. is impaired in participants with amygdalar damage. c. is impaired in participants with cerebellar damage. d. is retained in participants with amygdalar or cerebellar damage.

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a. examined b. demonstrated c. overcome d. inevitable

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A. It used to considered as a type of pain sensation. B. It uses the same neural pathways as pain. C. It has been added to the list of skin senses. D. It is also called somatosensation.

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