2 - Foundational Knowledge: Hard

Question 1

Response

Answer 1

A single instance of behavior.

Question 2

Behavior vs. Response

Answer 2

Behavior: larger set/class of responses that share physical dimensions or functions

Response: a single instance of behavior

Question 3

Response Class

Answer 3

A group of behaviors that have the same function.

Members of the same response class may have varying forms (how to open a bag of chips), whereas topographical variations among members of other response classes are limited (your signature).

Question 4

Repertoire

Answer 4

All the behaviors that an individual can do.

A collection of knowledge and skills an individual has learned that are relevant to a particular task.

Question 5

Environment

Answer 5

A complete, dynamic universe of events that differs from instance to instance. All behavior occurs within an environmental context.

Question 6

Stimuli

Answer 6

A stimulus is an energy change that affects an organism through its receptor cells.

May be described formally, temporally, or functionally.

Question 7

3 Types of Nervous Systems

Answer 7

1. Proprioceptive: stimulation from joints, tendons, muscles, etc., necessary for posture, balance, and movement (e.g. feeling dizzy after getting off a roller coaster)
2. Interoceptive: stimulation from organs (e.g. headache, hunger pains)
3. Exteroceptive: the 5 senses (e.g. smelling smoke)