Classical Conditioning Theory Learning

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

    • Lion
    • Cat
    • Horse
    • Fish
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Explore the fundamentals of Classical Conditioning Theory with this focused quiz. Test your understanding of behavioral changes through experience, mechanisms of learning and extinction, and the impact of conditioning on behavior. Ideal for students and educators in psychology.

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  • 2. 

    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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  • 3. 

    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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  • 4. 

    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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  • 5. 

    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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  • 6. 

    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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  • 7. 

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

    • Relatively permanent

    • Sensitization

    • Fixed

    • Continuous

    Correct Answer
    A. Relatively permanent
    Explanation
    Learning may be defined as a relatively permanent change in behavior that occurs as the result of experience. This means that the change in behavior that happens through learning is not temporary or short-lived, but rather lasts over time. It implies that the knowledge or skills acquired through learning are retained and can be applied in the future. This distinguishes learning from temporary changes in behavior that may occur due to factors like fatigue or temporary motivation.

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  • 8. 

    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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  • 9. 

    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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  • 10. 

    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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