Exam Questions and
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Reflex - Answer: A simple relation between an antecedent stimulus and a reflex response. Example: Joe
touches the hot stove with his hand and then quickly removes his hand from the heat
Elicit - Answer: To strongly, consistently, and reliably evoke.
Unconditioned Reflex - Answer: A simple relation between a specific stimulus and a specific innate,
involuntary response
Examples of Human Reflexes - Answer: Patellar reflex, eye blink reflex, lachrymal reflex, pupillary reflex,
respiratory reflex, sneeze reflex, cough reflex, rooting reflex, sucking reflex, salivation reflex, swallowing
reflex, peristalsis reflex, reverse peristalsis reflex, reflex related to low/high temperature, reflex to loud
sound, withdrawal reflex, activation reflex
Unconditioned Stimulus- US - Answer: stimulus which elicits an unconditioned response without
priorlearning Example:The puff of air elicits an eye blink is a(n):
Unconditioned Response- UR - Answer: A response which is elicited by an unconditioned stimulus
without prior learning.
Habituation - Answer: A temporary reduction in a reflex response due to repeated exposure to the
stimulus that elicits the response.