Classical Conditioning Theory Learning

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Which type of response must be paired with neutral/conditioned stimulus in order for it to be consider classical conditioning

Funny
Unconditioned
Conditioned
Voluntary

Correct Answer

A. Unconditioned

Explanation

In classical conditioning, an unconditioned response must be paired with a neutral/conditioned stimulus in order for it to be considered classical conditioning. This means that the response should be an automatic and involuntary reaction that occurs naturally, without any prior learning or conditioning. The unconditioned response is typically a reflex or instinctive behavior that is triggered by the presence of a specific stimulus.

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3.

Conditioned food aversions require how many bad experiences?

10
100
1
5

Correct Answer

A. 1

Explanation

Conditioned food aversions require only one bad experience. This means that after a single negative experience with a certain food, an individual may develop an aversion or dislike towards that food. This aversion is a conditioned response, where the person associates the negative experience with the taste or smell of the food, leading to a lasting aversion.

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4.

When the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus, what occurs?

Extinction
Generalization
Discrimination
Nothing

Correct Answer

A. Extinction

Explanation

When the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus, extinction occurs. This means that the previously learned association between the conditioned and unconditioned stimulus weakens and eventually disappears. As a result, the conditioned stimulus no longer elicits the conditioned response. Extinction is a form of learning that involves the gradual reduction of a learned behavior or response when the reinforcement or reward is no longer present.

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5.

Response acquisition is known as the " " phase?

Falling
Building
Increasing
Inspiration

Correct Answer

A. Building

Explanation

The term "building" refers to the process of gradually strengthening or developing a response or behavior. In this context, response acquisition is the phase where the desired response is being built or established through learning and practice.

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6.

Intermittent pairing reduces?

Intermittent doesn't reduce anything
The final level of learning
The rate of learning
The rate of learning and the final level of learning achieved

Correct Answer

A. The rate of learning and the final level of learning achieved

Explanation

Intermittent pairing refers to the practice of periodically pairing a stimulus with a response. This technique is used in learning and conditioning experiments. The answer suggests that intermittent pairing reduces both the rate of learning and the final level of learning achieved. This means that when the pairing between a stimulus and a response is intermittent, the learning process becomes slower and the overall level of learning attained is lower compared to continuous or regular pairing.

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7.

If a subject is conditioned to fear dogs, the subject could generalize all of the following except?

Lion
Cat
Horse
Fish

Correct Answer

A. Fish

Explanation

When a subject is conditioned to fear dogs, they may generalize this fear to other similar animals, such as lions, cats, and horses, as they share some physical and behavioral characteristics with dogs. However, fish are very different from dogs in terms of appearance, behavior, and habitat, so the subject is less likely to generalize their fear to fish. Therefore, the subject could generalize fear to lions, cats, and horses, but not fish.

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8.

Blocking usually results from?

Prior conditioning
New learning
Daydreams
Sleep

Correct Answer

A. Prior conditioning

Explanation

Blocking usually results from prior conditioning. This refers to a phenomenon in which a previously learned association between a conditioned stimulus (CS) and an unconditioned stimulus (US) prevents the formation of a new association between a different CS and the same US. In other words, if an individual has already learned to associate a particular stimulus with a certain outcome, they may be less likely to form a new association with a different stimulus and the same outcome.

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9.

Why is higher order conditioning difficult to achieves?

Blocking
The possibility of discrimination
The possibility of extinction
Generalization

Correct Answer

A. The possibility of extinction

Explanation

Higher order conditioning refers to the process of pairing a neutral stimulus with a conditioned stimulus to create a new conditioned stimulus. It is difficult to achieve because of the possibility of extinction. This means that if the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus, the conditioned response will eventually weaken and disappear. In higher order conditioning, the new conditioned stimulus relies on the original conditioned stimulus to evoke a response. If the original conditioned stimulus becomes extinct, the new conditioned stimulus will also lose its ability to elicit a response. Therefore, the possibility of extinction makes higher order conditioning difficult to achieve.

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In Pavlov’s experiment, ___ is considered an unconditioned response

Meat powder
Sleeping
Food
Salivation

Correct Answer

A. Salivation

Explanation

In Pavlov's classical conditioning experiment with dogs, salivation is considered an unconditioned response. This means that salivation is a natural and unlearned reaction to the presentation of food (option C. "food" is the unconditioned stimulus that triggers this response). Dogs naturally salivate when presented with food as part of their instinctual response to the prospect of eating.

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Classical Conditioning Theory Learning

Learning may be defined as a ______ change in behavior that occurs as the result of experience.

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Which type of response must be paired with neutral/conditioned stimulus in order for it to be consider classical conditioning

Conditioned food aversions require how many bad experiences?

When the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus, what occurs?

Response acquisition is known as the " " phase?

Intermittent pairing reduces?

If a subject is conditioned to fear dogs, the subject could generalize all of the following except?

Blocking usually results from?

Why is higher order conditioning difficult to achieves?

In Pavlov’s experiment, ___ is considered an unconditioned response