Classical Conditioning Learning Theories Quiz

Classical conditioning is the process of learning through association.

The unconditioned response (UCR) is the natural response or reflex to the unconditioned stimulus (UCS).

The sound of food opening can become a conditioned stimulus (CS) in classical conditioning.

<p>The neutral stimulus becomes a conditioned stimulus through continuous association with the unconditioned stimulus (UCS).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stimulus generalization occurs when a stimulus triggers a similar response to a conditioned stimulus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Extinction is the removal of a behavior, while spontaneous recovery is the quick re-learning of a behavior after extinction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Positive reinforcement involves receiving a pleasurable and rewarding consequence for a behavior. An example is a child receiving treats for behaving well.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Positive punishment involves receiving something unpleasant for a behavior, while negative punishment involves taking away something pleasant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A primary reinforcer satisfies a biological need, while a secondary reinforcer is a stimulus that reinforces a behavior after being associated with a primary reinforcer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Continuous reinforcement involves reinforcing the desired behavior every time it occurs, while partial reinforcement involves reinforcing the desired behavior some of the time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It connects the brain to the rest of the body and allows messages to be passed from the body to the brain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neurotransmitters are chemicals that pass messages between neurons, allowing communication between them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Synaptic transmission is the process by which one neuron communicates with another through the release and reception of neurotransmitters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dendrites pick up messages from other neurons and transmit them to the cell body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Action potential refers to the nerve impulses passed down the axon to stimulate the release of neurotransmitters, facilitating neuron communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acetylcholine is involved in muscle contraction and memory &amp; cognitive functions, while Noradrenaline is associated with mood control, sleeping, learning, and dreaming.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dopamine is related to emotion and cognitive function, and it controls movement and is used in hormonal regulation, such as the menstrual cycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Serotonin is involved in mood control in the limbic system and related to functions such as pain, sleep, and hunger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The prefrontal cortex is responsible for social interaction, while the limbic system regulates emotional responses, including aggression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Damage to Petal's limbic system may lead to loss of emotional control, increased perception of threat, and impaired learning from punishment, potentially resulting in increased aggression.</p> Signup and view all the answers