10 Questions
According to John B. Watson, what can a person be trained to become, regardless of their natural talents or background?
Any type of specialist, including doctor, lawyer, artist, or merchant-chief
What is the main purpose of the habituation stage in a typical classical conditioning experiment?
To establish a baseline response to the conditioned stimulus (CS) before conditioning begins
In a classical conditioning experiment, which factor influences the acquisition curve the most?
The order and timing of the conditioned stimulus (CS) and US
What is the key difference between delay conditioning and trace conditioning in classical conditioning?
Trace conditioning has a gap between the end of the CS and the onset of the US
Which of the following is a key principle of classical conditioning?
Equipotentiality
What is the purpose of the reinstatement procedure in classical conditioning?
To reestablish the CR after it has been extinguished
In the context of classical conditioning, what is meant by the term "contiguity"?
The temporal relationship between the conditioned stimulus (CS) and the unconditioned stimulus (US)
What is the main difference between classical conditioning and operant conditioning?
Classical conditioning involves the pairing of a neutral stimulus with a biologically significant stimulus, while operant conditioning involves the reinforcement of a voluntary behavior
What is the significance of the "Little Albert" experiment in the context of classical conditioning?
It demonstrated the acquisition of emotional responses through classical conditioning
How does the concept of "equipotentiality" relate to classical conditioning?
Equipotentiality suggests that any neutral stimulus can be conditioned to elicit a response
Test your knowledge on the renewal phase in classical conditioning. Learn about how conditioned responses reappear in different contexts like therapy offices and home settings. Understand the concept of extinction and spontaneous recovery.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
