30 Questions
What is the unconditioned stimulus in classical conditioning?
The stimulus that elicits a natural and automatic response from the organism
In classical conditioning, what is the neutral stimulus?
A stimulus that doesn't elicit a natural response from the organism
What is an example of a conditioned response?
Laughing before being tickled
What makes conditioning most effective in classical conditioning?
When the conditioned stimulus precedes the unconditioned stimulus
What was the conditioned stimulus in Pavlov's classical experiment?
The bell being rung
What is an example of an unconditioned response?
Salivating in response to the smell of food
Which term describes the reappearance of an extinguished response after a period of time where no further conditioning has been presented?
Spontaneous recovery
What is the term for the tendency for stimuli similar to those used in learning to elicit a reaction similar to the learned response?
Generalization
In classical conditioning, what does second order conditioning involve?
Pairing the conditioned stimulus with a new unconditioned stimulus
Which term describes the replacement of a conditioned response with another in front of the same stimulus, making them incompatible with each other?
Counter conditioning
What is the principle on which systematic desensitization is based?
Using classical conditioning to desensitize patients to their phobias
What does discrimination refer to in classical conditioning?
Tendency to respond to a restricted range of stimuli or the one used in training
According to classical conditioning, what is the term for the weakening of the conditioned response because the conditioned stimulus was repeatedly paired without the unconditioned stimulus?
Extinction
In classical conditioning, what does counter conditioning involve?
Replacement of a conditioned response with another in front of the same stimulus
In classical conditioning, what is the term for the reflexive response that occurs as a result of the unconditioned stimulus?
Unconditioned response
What does the conditioned stimulus act like in classical conditioning?
A signal for the unconditioned response
What is an example of second order conditioning in classical conditioning?
A conditioned stimulus paired with an unconditioned stimulus
In classical conditioning, what does counter conditioning involve?
Replacing a conditioned response with another
What does discrimination refer to in classical conditioning?
Distinguishing between similar stimuli
Which term describes the reappearance of an extinguished response after a period of time where no further conditioning has been presented in classical conditioning?
Spontaneous recovery
What is the term for the tendency to respond to a restricted range of stimuli or the one used in training?
Discrimination
What is the term for the replacement of a conditioned response with another in front of the same stimulus, making them incompatible with each other?
Counter Conditioning
What is the principle on which systematic desensitization is based?
Making the clients less sensitive to their fears
What does second order conditioning involve?
Extending the power and importance of classical conditioning
What refers to the weakening of the conditioned response because the conditioned stimulus was repeatedly paired without the unconditioned stimulus?
Extinction
What is an example of a conditioned response?
Salivation of dogs at the sound of a bell
What is an example of an unconditioned response?
Salivation of dogs at the sight of food
What was the conditioned stimulus in Pavlov's classical experiment?
Bell
In classical conditioning, what does counter conditioning involve?
Replacing a conditioned response with another in front of the same stimulus
What is an example of when stimuli similar to those used in learning elicit a reaction similar to the learned response?
Little Albert experiment where fear of white rats lead to fear of white things
Test your knowledge of classical conditioning, also known as Pavlovian conditioning, which builds on reflexes associated with neutral stimuli. Explore concepts such as unconditioned stimulus, unconditioned response, and conditioned stimuli in this quiz.
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