Classical Conditioning Quiz

Who is best known for his experiments in classical conditioning?

• Ivan Pavlov

• Sigmund Freud

• B.F. Skinner

• John Watson

What is classical conditioning?

• Learning to associate stimuli and anticipate events

• Learning through rewards and punishments

• Learning by observing others

• Learning through trial and error

What is an unconditioned stimulus (UCS) in classical conditioning?

• A stimulus that elicits a reflexive response

• A stimulus that does not naturally elicit a response

• A stimulus that is paired with a conditioned stimulus

• A stimulus that is learned through observation

What is an unconditioned response (UCR) in classical conditioning?

• A natural (unlearned) reaction to a given stimulus

• A reflexive response to a conditioned stimulus

• A response that is learned through observation

• A response that is paired with a neutral stimulus

What is a neutral stimulus (NS) in classical conditioning?

• A stimulus that does not naturally elicit a response

• A stimulus that elicits a reflexive response

• A stimulus that is paired with an unconditioned stimulus

• A stimulus that is learned through observation

What is a conditioned stimulus (CS) in classical conditioning?

• A stimulus that elicits a response after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus

• A stimulus that does not naturally elicit a response

• A stimulus that is learned through observation

• A stimulus that is paired with a neutral stimulus

What is a conditioned response (CR) in classical conditioning?

• A response that is learned through pairing a conditioned stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus

• A natural (unlearned) reaction to a given stimulus

• A response that is learned through observation

• A response that is paired with a neutral stimulus

What is higher-order conditioning in classical conditioning?

• When a conditioned stimulus is paired with a new neutral stimulus

• When a conditioned stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus

• When a neutral stimulus becomes a conditioned stimulus

• When a conditioned stimulus becomes an unconditioned stimulus

Maya experiences nausea every time she visits the doctor's office after undergoing chemotherapy. What is this an example of?

• Classical conditioning

• Operant conditioning

• Observational learning

• Reflexes