Herlinda drinks hot coffee. Although the pain is so great that her reflex is to spit out the coffee, she does not do so. The reflex to spit out the coffee is inhibited by the release of an inhibitory neurotransmitter by the _____.
A. sensory neurons
B. interneurons
C. motor neurons
D. glial cells
Answer: B
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A. Type B behavior B. behavioral imbalance C. Type A behavior D. polyphasic activation
How much we like and value ourselves is referred to as:
A. identity B. egocentric thought C. self-esteem D. conventional moral reasoning
Shaping would NOT be an appropriate procedure to use when
a. instructions would be successful b. the target behavior is not occurring c. the person is nonverbal d. A and C
Which of the following represents a simple (Donders A) reaction?
a. A receptionist's telephone has several buttons corresponding to different telephone numbers. When the telephone rings the receptionist responds by pressing the button that is flashing on and off. b. When a resident of the apartment building rings a bell the security guard responds by pressing a button that opens the front door. If a nonresident rings the bell the guard does not let that person in the building. c. When a bicyclist sees a stop sign he puts on his brakes to stop. d. When the alarm clock goes off a person can either press the "snooze" button or else turn the alarm off.