Classical Conditioning

What was the primary focus of Pavlov's Dog Experiment?

• To study the effects of operant conditioning

• To investigate the process of classical conditioning

• To explore the impact of reinforcement schedules

• To examine the role of punishment in learning

Which of the following is an example of a conditioned response?

• Salivating when food is placed in the mouth

• Salivating at the sound of a bell after conditioning

• Jumping at a loud noise

• Blinking when something approaches the eye

Define "unconditioned stimulus" in the context of classical conditioning.

• A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response

• A stimulus that is learned through association

• A stimulus that is neutral and has no effect

• A stimulus that is used to reinforce behavior

Which of the following terms refers to the learned response to a previously neutral stimulus?

• Unconditioned response

• Conditioned response

• Unconditioned stimulus

• Conditioned stimulus

In Pavlov's experiment, what role did the bell play after conditioning?

• Unconditioned stimulus

• Conditioned stimulus

• Unconditioned response

• Conditioned response

Which of the following is NOT a key term in classical conditioning?

• Extinction

• Generalization

• Reinforcement

• Spontaneous recovery

Explain how generalization occurs in classical conditioning.

• It occurs when a conditioned response is triggered by stimuli similar to the conditioned stimulus.

• It occurs when the conditioned response diminishes over time.

• It occurs when a new stimulus is introduced and becomes a conditioned stimulus.

• It occurs when the unconditioned stimulus is removed.

What is the difference between a conditioned stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus?

• A conditioned stimulus naturally triggers a response, while an unconditioned stimulus does not.

• A conditioned stimulus is learned through association, while an unconditioned stimulus naturally triggers a response.

• A conditioned stimulus is always stronger than an unconditioned stimulus.

• A conditioned stimulus is used in operant conditioning, while an unconditioned stimulus is used in classical conditioning.

Identify an example of an unconditioned response.

• Salivating at the sound of a bell

• Salivating when food is in the mouth

• Feeling hungry when seeing a restaurant sign

• Feeling anxious before a test

What happens during the process of extinction in classical conditioning?

• The conditioned response becomes stronger over time.

• The conditioned response diminishes when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus.

• The unconditioned stimulus is replaced with a new stimulus.

• The conditioned stimulus is paired with a different response.