Classical Conditioning Quiz

Which scientist is most famously associated with the classical conditioning experiment involving dogs?

• B.F. Skinner

• Ivan Pavlov

• John Watson

• Edward Thorndike

In Pavlov's experiment, what was the unconditioned stimulus (US)?

• The bell

• The food

• The salivation

• The dog

What is the conditioned response (CR) in Pavlov's dogs experiment?

• The sound of the bell

• The sight of the food

• The salivation in response to the bell

• The salivation in response to the food

Which of the following best describes an unconditioned stimulus (US)?

• A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response

• A previously neutral stimulus that, after association, triggers a response

• A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus

• A stimulus that has no effect on behavior

How does classical conditioning differ from operant conditioning?

• Classical conditioning involves voluntary behaviors, while operant conditioning involves involuntary behaviors.

• Classical conditioning involves the association of two stimuli, while operant conditioning involves the association of a behavior and its consequence.

• Classical conditioning was developed by B.F. Skinner, while operant conditioning was developed by Ivan Pavlov.

• Classical conditioning uses reinforcement, while operant conditioning uses punishment.

In the context of classical conditioning, what does the term "extinction" refer to?

• The initial stage of learning when a response is first established

• The diminishing of a conditioned response when the unconditioned stimulus no longer follows the conditioned stimulus

• The reappearance of a weakened conditioned response after a pause

• The strengthening of a reinforced response

What is the term for the reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a rest period?

• Generalization

• Discrimination

• Spontaneous recovery

• Acquisition

In Pavlov's experiment, what was the neutral stimulus (NS) before conditioning took place?

• The food

• The salivation

• The bell

• The dog

Which of the following is an example of a conditioned stimulus (CS)?

• A loud noise that startles you

• The smell of food that makes you hungry

• A bell that makes a dog salivate after being paired with food

• A bright light that makes you squint

What is the main focus of operant conditioning as opposed to classical conditioning?

• The association between two stimuli

• The association between a behavior and its consequence

• The automatic responses to stimuli

• The biological predispositions of organisms