Classical Conditioning: Extinction, Generalization, Discrimination

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What is the primary characteristic of learning, according to the given definition?

A change in the learner's motivation

A change in the learner's environment

A relatively permanent change in the state of the learner (correct)

A temporary change in the learner's behavior

Who is credited with the discovery of classical conditioning in 1906?

John Watson

B.F. Skinner

Sigmund Freud

Ivan Pavlov (correct)

In Pavlov's experiment, what was the initial response to the neutral stimulus?

Aggression

Fear

Salivation

No response (correct)

What is the primary difference between the Unconditioned Response (UR) and the Conditioned Response (CR)?

The UR and CR are triggered by different events, but are the same response Signup and view all the answers

What type of learning is characterized by a relatively permanent change in behavior?

Classical conditioning Signup and view all the answers

In classical conditioning, what is the role of the neutral stimulus?

To become associated with the unconditioned stimulus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between classical conditioning and operant conditioning?

Classical conditioning involves associative learning, while operant conditioning involves reinforcement learning Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of classical conditioning?

To understand the underlying mechanisms of behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of the unconditioned response?

It is a natural response Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the unconditioned stimulus in classical conditioning?

To elicit an unconditioned response Signup and view all the answers

In classical conditioning, what is the ultimate goal of associating the conditioned stimulus with the unconditioned stimulus?

To create a new conditioned response Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the conditioned response and the unconditioned response?

The conditioned response is learned, while the unconditioned response is innate Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the conditioned stimulus in classical conditioning?

To trigger a conditioned response Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of operant conditioning?

It involves the association of behaviors with consequences Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Ivan Pavlov's experiment?

To demonstrate the power of classical conditioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between classical and operant conditioning?

Classical conditioning involves the association of stimuli with responses, while operant conditioning involves the association of behaviors with consequences Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of the unconditioned stimulus?

It naturally elicits a response Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the conditioned stimulus?

To trigger a conditioned response Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a conditioned response and an unconditioned response?

A conditioned response is learned, while an unconditioned response is innate Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of classical conditioning in psychology?

To demonstrate the power of learning and behavior modification Signup and view all the answers