Classical Conditioning Flashcard

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What is classical conditioning?

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The pairing of a neutral stimulus with a natural response.

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TRUE OR FALSE? Our body will naturally respond to a stimulus or environment but you can condition your body to respond the same way with a smaller stimulus in that environment.

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True.

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TRUE OR FALSE: Classical conditioning is not linked to the development of phobias.

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False.

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Can anything be applied to the concepts of classical conditioning?

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Yes.

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What is a neutral stimulus in classical conditioning?

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A stimulus that initially produces no specific response until it is paired with an unconditioned stimulus.

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What is an unconditioned stimulus (US)?

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A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior conditioning.

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What is a conditioned stimulus (CS)?

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A previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to trigger a conditioned response.

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What is a conditioned response (CR)?

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A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become a conditioned stimulus.

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Give an example of classical conditioning in everyday life.

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A dog learns to salivate at the sound of a bell that has been paired with food.

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What role does reinforcement play in classical conditioning?

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Reinforcement is not a primary concept in classical conditioning; it is more relevant to operant conditioning.