Questions and Answers
What do we call it when the CR decreases as the CS is repeatedly presented alone?
Extinction
The basic idea behind classical conditioning is that the organism _____________
associates events
What do we call the reappearance, after a rest period, of an extinguished response?
Spontaneous recovery
What do we call behavior that occurs as an automatic response to some stimulus?
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Superstitious behavior can be produced by ______________
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Study Notes
Key Concepts in Conditioning
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Extinction: The process in which a conditioned response (CR) diminishes as the conditioned stimulus (CS) is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus (US).
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Associative Learning: Classical conditioning relies on the organism's ability to associate events, establishing connections between stimuli and responses.
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Spontaneous Recovery: After a period of rest, previously extinguished responses can reappear, demonstrating that learning is not completely erased but can be temporarily inactive.
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Respondent Behavior: This term refers to actions that occur automatically in response to specific stimuli, emphasizing reflexive or involuntary reactions.
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Superstitious Behavior: Such behaviors can emerge when there is a coincidental occurrence of rewards, suggesting that the timing of rewards can lead to irrational beliefs or habits.
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Test your knowledge of classical conditioning concepts with this quiz. Topics include extinction, spontaneous recovery, and respondent behavior. Perfect for psychology students looking to reinforce their understanding of key principles.
