Electrical stimulation of the mesencephalic region located ventral to the inferior colliculus in the cat will
a. awaken a sleeping cat.
b. alter the sitting posture of a cat.
c. reinforce behaviors that produce this stimulation.
d. directly excite spinal cord motor neurons in the cat.
e. induce a cat to make pacing movements.
Answer: e. induce a cat to make pacing movements.
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a. such shaping will require the sound of the magazine but not food. b. such shaping requires the previous establishment of a secondary reinforcer. c. the begging behavior to be shaped resembles a bar press. d. the sound-bar association will be close to zero.
An abstract summarizes the
a. theory behind the research b. relevant literature c. problem, method, results, and conclusions d. data collection and analysis procedures
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a. in those cultures that encourage aggressive behaviors in both genders. b. in those cultures that exhibit lower testosterone levels in women than in men. c. in those cultures that exhibit lower testosterone levels in men than in women. d. in certain situations, for example, protecting offspring from predators.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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