Psychology Classical Conditioning Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is classical conditioning?

A way to memorize information

Learning through direct experience

A type of learning where a stimulus gains the power to cause a response (correct)

A method of teaching math

What does extinction refer to in the context of conditioning?

Diminishing a learned response when an unconditioned stimulus doesn't follow a conditioned stimulus.

What is generalization in classical conditioning?

An organism produces the same response to two similar stimuli.

Define spontaneous recovery.

Reappearance, after a rest period, of an extinguished conditioned response. Signup and view all the answers

What is an unconditioned stimulus (UCS)?

A stimulus that triggers a response automatically and reflexively. Signup and view all the answers

What does conditioned response (CR) refer to?

Response to the conditioned stimulus. Signup and view all the answers

What is an unconditioned response (UCR)?

Automatic response to the unconditioned stimulus. Signup and view all the answers

Define conditioned stimulus (CS).

Previously neutral stimulus that has gained power to cause a conditioned response. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Classical Conditioning

A learning process where a neutral stimulus acquires the ability to elicit a response after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus (UCS).
Important in understanding various behavioral therapies and animal training techniques.

Extinction

Occurs when a conditioned response diminishes or disappears due to the lack of reinforcement.
Happens when the conditioned stimulus (CS) is presented without the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) over time.

Generalization

Refers to an organism's ability to respond similarly to different but related stimuli.
Illustrates that responses can extend beyond the specific conditioned stimulus to similar stimuli.

Spontaneous Recovery

The re-emergence of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of rest.
Suggests that learned associations may not be completely erased but can resurface.

Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS)

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning.
Essential in classical conditioning as it provides the basis for the conditioned response.

Conditioned Response (CR)

The learned response to a previously neutral stimulus after conditioning.
Depends on the association formed between the conditioned stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Response (UCR)

The natural, automatic response elicited by an unconditioned stimulus without prior learning.
Serves as the starting point for developing conditioned responses.

Conditioned Stimulus (CS)

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, begins to elicit a conditioned response.
Demonstrates how learning can occur through associations between stimuli.

Description

Test your knowledge on classical conditioning concepts and terminology with this engaging quiz. Explore key ideas such as extinction and generalization, and understand how these principles shape learning behaviors.