When a behavior is more likely to occur only when a specific antecedent stimulus is present, the behavior is under __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
stimulus control
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Which of the following statements about the SCN (suprachiasmatic nucleus) is FALSE?
a. It is sensitive to changes in the amount of light striking the retina. b. It stimulates the pineal gland to release melatonin. c. It is located in the hypothalamus. d. It signals the amygdala to initiate sleep. e. It is involved in regulating the sleep-wake cycle.
People who are high in self-monitoring are likely to:
a. be inconsistent in their behavior across diverse situations b. show strong consistency in their behavior across diverse situations c. have low self-esteem and low self-confidence d. have high self-esteem and high self-confidence
Which of the following statements about American Sign Language (ASL) is TRUE?
a. ASL is a symbolic communication that lacks syntax and grammar. b. ASL is understood by all those who use other forms of sign language. c. Signing children pass through the same stages of language development at the same age as speaking children. d. American Sign Language is classified as a pantomimed code.
Which component of the neuron houses the chromosomes, the genetic blueprint of an individual?
A) dendrite B) axon C) ribosome D) nucleus