Classical Conditioning

Learning is defined as:

• A temporary change in behavior or knowledge

• A permanent change in behavior or knowledge due to experience

• A reflexive response to a stimulus

• An innate behavior

Classical conditioning is a form of learning that involves:

• Reinforcement and punishment

• Observation and imitation

• Association between two stimuli

• Trial and error

The process of learning associations between environmental events and behavioral responses is called:

• Classical conditioning

• Operant conditioning

• Observational learning

• Trial and error learning

In classical conditioning, an unconditioned stimulus (UCS) is:

• A learned stimulus

• A neutral stimulus

• A stimulus that triggers a response automatically or reflexively

• A conditioned stimulus

The response to an unconditioned stimulus (UCS) is called:

• A conditioned stimulus (CS)

• An unconditioned response (UCR)

• A conditioned response (CR)

• An observational response

A conditioned stimulus (CS) is something that:

• Triggers an automatic reflex

• Produces an unlearned response

• Was previously neutral but now elicits a response due to association

• Causes observational learning

Ivan Pavlov is known for his experiments on classical conditioning with:

• Dogs

• Cats

• Monkeys

• Humans

The first stage of classical conditioning is called:

• Extinction

• Acquisistion

• Generalization

• Discrimination

Extinction in classical conditioning occurs when:

• The conditioned stimulus (CS) no longer produces a conditioned response (CR)

• The unconditioned stimulus (UCS) is removed from the pairing

• The conditioned response (CR) becomes stronger over time

• The unconditioned response (UCR) disappears completely

Spontaneous recovery refers to:

• The reappearance of a conditioned response (CR) after a rest period

• The gradual weakening of a conditioned response (CR)

• The generalization of a conditioned response (CR) to similar stimuli

• The ability to discriminate between different conditioned stimuli (CS)