stimulus elicited behaviour

Question 1

What are the two basic ways motor behaviours are initiated

Answer 1

1) Internally (act of will) → internally initiated behaviour
(2) Sensory stimulation → stimulus-elicited behaviour

Question 2

Is stimulus-elicited behaviour voluntary or involuntary?

Answer 2

Involuntary

Question 3

Define stimulus-elicited behaviour.

Answer 3

Involuntary, immediate behaviour in response to a sensory stimulus.

Question 4

What is an eliciting stimulus?

Answer 4

A stimulus that triggers a reflexive or automatic response.

Question 5

Most common type of stimulus-elicited behaviour?

Answer 5

Reflexes

Question 6

What defines a reflex?

Answer 6

Involuntary response to an eliciting (proximal) stimulus.

Question 7

What nervous system mediates autonomic reflexes?

Answer 7

Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

Question 8

What does the ANS control?

Answer 8

Smooth muscles, cardiac muscle, glands

Question 9

Proximal vs. distal stimulus?

Answer 9

Proximal = physical energy hitting receptors
Distal = perceived object/source

Question 10

Does reflex behaviour require recognition of the distal stimulus?

Answer 10

No

Question 11

Two roles of eliciting stimuli?

Answer 11

(1) Releasing: triggers stored response
(2) Driving: continuously drives response

Question 12

Which mode depends on stimulus intensity?

Answer 12

Driving mode

Question 13

Example of driving mode reflex?

Answer 13

Pupillary reflex (more light → greater constriction)

Question 14

Characteristics of stimulus-driven reflex responses?

Answer 14

Duration, amplitude/vigour, variation with stimulus

Question 15

When is releasing mode useful?

Answer 15

When response size should be independent of stimulus strength

Question 16

Example of releasing mode reflex?

Answer 16

Orienting reflex (turning to locate stimulus source)