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What is classical conditioning?

  • An automatic response to a stimulus
  • A form of cognitive learning
  • A process that is not related to learning
  • A learning process through associations (correct)
  • What is an unconditioned stimulus (UCS)?

    A stimulus that triggers a response naturally and automatically.

    What is the unconditioned response (UCR)?

    The unlearned response that occurs naturally in response to the unconditioned stimulus.

    What is a conditioned stimulus?

    <p>A previously neutral stimulus that triggers a conditioned response after association.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the conditioned response?

    <p>The learned response to a previously neutral stimulus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does extinction refer to in classical conditioning?

    <p>The gradual weakening of a conditioned response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stimulus generalization?

    <p>The tendency to respond to stimuli similar to the conditioned stimulus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is learning in psychology?

    <p>The process of acquiring new and relatively enduring information or behavior through experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is associative learning?

    <p>Learning that certain events occur together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a stimulus?

    <p>Any event or situation that evokes a response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cognitive learning?

    <p>The acquisition of mental information through observation, watching others, or language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is behaviorism?

    <p>The view that psychology should study behavior without reference to mental processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is respondent behavior?

    <p>Behavior that occurs as an automatic response to some stimulus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is acquisition in classical conditioning?

    <p>The initial stage of linking a neutral stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is spontaneous recovery?

    <p>The reappearance of an extinguished conditioned response after a pause.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Classical Conditioning

    • A learning process linking an environmental stimulus with a naturally occurring stimulus.
    • Involves the creation of associations that influence behaviors and responses.

    Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS)

    • Automatically triggers a natural response without prior learning.
    • Example: The smell of favorite food prompting hunger.

    Unconditioned Response (UCR)

    • The natural, unlearned reaction to the unconditioned stimulus.
    • Example: Feeling hungry when smelling food.

    Conditioned Stimulus

    • A neutral stimulus that gains significance after association with the unconditioned stimulus.
    • Example: A whistle sound paired with the smell of food later evokes hunger.

    Conditioned Response

    • The learned reaction to the conditioned stimulus as a result of its association with the unconditioned stimulus.
    • Example: Feeling hungry upon hearing the whistle.

    Extinction

    • Refers to the gradual reduction of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is presented without the unconditioned stimulus.
    • Results in the decrease or disappearance of conditioned behavior over time.

    Stimulus Generalization

    • Occurs when a conditioned response is triggered not just by the conditioned stimulus but also by similar stimuli.
    • Example: Fear of a white rabbit extending to a white toy rat.

    Learning

    • Defined as acquiring new and lasting information or behaviors through experience.
    • Represents a fundamental psychological process.

    Associative Learning

    • Involves learning that certain events occur together.
    • Key component of understanding classical conditioning.

    Stimulus

    • Any event or situation that provokes a response.
    • Central to the process of conditioning and understanding behavior.

    Cognitive Learning

    • Involves acquiring mental information through observation or language, rather than direct experiences.
    • Complementary to behavioral learning theories.

    Behaviorism

    • A psychological perspective emphasizing objective study of behavior independent of mental processes.
    • Focuses on observable actions rather than internal thoughts.

    Respondent Behavior

    • Automatic reactions to stimuli that provoke specific responses.
    • Example: Salivation in response to food or a related cue.

    Acquisition

    • The initial phase of classical conditioning where pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus begins.
    • Marks the transition of a neutral stimulus into a conditioned stimulus.

    Spontaneous Recovery

    • The sudden reappearance of an extinguished conditioned response after a period of rest.
    • Demonstrates the persistence of learned behaviors despite extinction.

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    Explore the fundamentals of classical conditioning through engaging flashcards. This quiz covers key definitions and concepts, including the unconditioned stimulus and the learning process of association. Perfect for psychology students or anyone interested in understanding behavior.

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