3.7 Classical Conditioning Quiz

What is classical conditioning?

• A process of learning through rewards and punishments

• A type of learning that links a neutral stimulus to another stimulus that elicits a natural response

• A way of learning by trial and error

• A method of learning through observation and imitation

Who is known for the classical conditioning experiment with dogs?

• Ivan Pavlov

• B.F. Skinner

• Sigmund Freud

• John Watson

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

• The tuning fork

• The salivation

• The white lab coat

• The food

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

• The sound of the tuning fork

• The salivation in response to the tuning fork

• The presentation of food

• The sight of the white lab coat

What does stimulus generalization refer to?

• Learning a new behavior through observation

• Responding only to the specific conditioned stimulus

• Responding to stimuli similar to the conditioned stimulus

• Ignoring all stimuli except the conditioned one

What is the term for the closeness in time between the conditioned stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus?

• Convergence

• Contingency

• Conformity

• Contiguity

What is an example of stimulus discrimination?

• A dog salivating to any sound

• A person feeling nauseated at the sight of all seafood

• A person feeling happy when hearing any music

• A dog salivating only to a specific tone

What is the main idea behind behaviorism?

• Thoughts and cognition are central to understanding behavior

• Behavior is shaped by genetic predispositions

• Observable behavior is the only meaningful aspect of psychology

• Behavior is determined by unconscious desires

What is the role of a neutral stimulus in classical conditioning?

• It is used to punish unwanted behavior

• It is ignored by the organism

• It becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a response

• It naturally elicits a response without prior learning

What is an example of a learned response in everyday life?

• Salivating when you see your favorite food

• Feeling happy when you hear a song you like

• Flinching when an object approaches your face

• Blinking when something blows into your eyes