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    Conditioning and Learning

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    paired with another stimulus that originally elicits that response. This can also refer to a predictable sequence of events in which one responds to a first event in anticipation of the next. In classical conditioning‚ the subject learns to make a reflex response to a stimulus that is different from the original‚ natural stimulus that would normally produce that response. For classical conditioning to occur‚ several elements must be present: an unconditioned stimulus (UCS) is the naturally occurring

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    involuntary movements from a specific stimulus such as : the rooting reflex – the newborn will move its head towards anything that strokes its cheek or mouth‚ sucking reflex – this causes the newborn to suck anything that touches the root of their mouth‚ walking reflex – when the soles of their feet touch a flat surface they will attempt to walk by placing one foot infront of the other and the moro reflex – the trigger of this reflex can be a loud noise which startles the baby and their arms and legs

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    classical conditioning

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    conditioning Results from presentation of conditioned stimulus with unconditioned stimulus. Definition of Stimulus- Unconditioned stimulus Stimulus which reliably elicits a reflex-like response. E.g.‚ puff of air- eye blink‚ Pain- withdrawal‚ loud noise- startled response‚ food powder- salivation. Unconditioned Response Reflex-like response elicited by unconditioned stimulus Eye blink Withdrawal Startle Salivation Conditioned stimulus An originally neutral stimulus (does not elicit the UR)

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    Matthew Lowe September 7‚ 2014 Mr. Gretes English Paper 100 Feet Under “You miss one hundred percent of the shots that you don’t take”‚ a quote by Michael Jordan. As human beings‚ it is in our nature to disagree with change. We would rather use and do what has been done already rather than take the chance and start all over. If I would not have taken the chance to start scuba diving when I was offered‚ I would have missed out on some of the most amazing moments in my life. By getting out of my comfort

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    ABSTRACT This experiment will identify the movement and exchange of water through semipermeable membranes and the recognizable amount of cellular destruction possible as a result in this change of environment. Tested were different samples of mammalian red blood cells (RBC) which were microscopically analyzed and measured for absorbency rates with a spectrophotometer when introduced to the various solute concentrations of 0.6% salt (Na)‚ 0.897% Na‚ 5.0% Na‚ and distilled water with a 0.0% Na solute

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    The Eye Item 1 refers to the following diagram of a longitudinal section through the human eye 1. At what point is vision not possible? (A) I (B) II (C) III (D) IV Item 2 refers to the following diagrams (I and II) representing the iris in bright and dim light respectively. 2. What causes the appearance in I and II to be different? (A) In bright and dim light the circular and radial muscles both contract. (B) In bright and dim light both circular and radial muscles relax. (C)

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    Times Sit-to-Stand test Recovery of gaze stability in individuals with unilateral incomplete loss of vestibular function is believed to occur due to: Increasing the gain of the vestibulo-ocular reflex and re-growth of damaged hair cells   Increasing the gain of the vestibulo-ocular reflex and substitution of alternative strategies Substitution of alternative strategies   Habituation and re-innervation of the vestibular nerve   Resolution of spontaneous nystagmus within 24 hours

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    Dive Watches Dive watches generally need to have a water resistance of at least 100 meters with 200 meters being the recommended minimum for scuba diving. Dive watches today are now available with water resistance ratings that are much deeper than you are likely to dive at. You will find watches here with ratings as high as 1000 meters for professional scuba diving. Some also feature helium release valves - a one-way pressure relief valve typically consisting of a strong spring‚ a plug‚ and a good

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    what exactly did it look like? An article called “Dive Technology” explains this‚ “The Aqualung was a metal oxygen tank attached to a breathing tube that controlled the flow of oxygen. It was strapped with a harness to a diver’s back.” The Aqualung was significant to underwater research. With the Aqualung you could go underwater for only minutes at a time‚ but the Jim Suit lets you dive for hours. What’s the Jim Suit? According to the article “Dive Technology”‚ the Jim Suit was “Based on Astronauts’

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    Evolution of Tapetum Lucidum

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    Human Eye Vs. Animal EyeBy:Andrea Torres ABSTRACT The tapetum lucidum is an evolutionary advantage for animals. It enables animals to see in dimmer light than the animal would otherwise be able to see in. The tapetum lucidum is useful to animals‚ but it also has a use to humans. Human beings use the tapetum lucidum to scan for reflected eye-shine‚ in order to detect and identify the species of animals in the dark and to send trained search dogs and search horses out at night. Historically

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