Exam 2: Elicited Behavior, Habituation, and Sensitization

Why would the same tone result in habituation for rats exposed to a low level background noise and sensitization for rats exposed to high level background noise?

How does the opponent-process theory of motivation explain drug tolerance and addictive behaviors? What is the evidence for the underlying mechanisms?

Describe the two processes of the dual-process theory of habituation and sensitization and the differences between these processes.

The dual-process theory can account for qualitative differences

Which of the following most correctly describes a sign stimulus?

Describe how elicited behavior can be involved in complex social interactions,like breast feeding.

Which of the following is the simplest form of elicited behavior?

What is the correct pathway of the neural signal in a reflex arc?

Habituation processes occur in the _____ system.Sensitization processes occur in the _____ system.

Which of the following is not true of the dual-process theory?

In Aplysia,habituation of the gill withdrawal effect due to stimulation of the siphon

Response fatigue occurs during which of the following conditions?

The dual-process theory suggests which of the following?

Describe the distinction between habituation,sensory adaptation,and fatigue.

The opponent-process theory assumes

What is the biphasic pattern of emotional responses? Apply this concept in the description of a common human experience.

The dual-process theory assumes which of the following?

Of the following,which is true of sign stimuli?

Repeated presentation of a stimulus will cause which of the following?

Describe the opponent-process theory of motivation.Using an example from common human experience,demonstrate how the mechanisms of the theory account for an overt response.