Classical Conditioning: Unlocking the Power of Association in Learning

Question 1

In Pavlov's experiment, what triggered the dog's natural response without any prior learning?

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The presentation of food

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The sound of a bell

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The sight of the experimenter

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The placement of the dogs in the harness

Question 2

In Pavlov's experiment, what was the stimulus that became associated with food and triggered salivation?

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Bell

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Food powder

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Salivation

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Dog

Question 3

In Pavlov's experiment, what triggered the dog's natural response?

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The sight of food

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The sound of a bell

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The dog's salivation

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The connection between the bell and the food

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental element of classical conditioning?

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Conditioned response

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Conditioned stimulus

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Unconditioned stimulus

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Unconditioned response

Question 5

In Pavlov's experiment, what was the conditioned stimulus?

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The bell

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The dog

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The food

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The salivation

Question 6

Which of the following describes the process of associating a neutral stimulus with a naturally occurring stimulus?

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Classical conditioning

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Operant conditioning

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Social learning

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Habituation

Question 7

What is the term for the response that is naturally elicited by the unconditioned stimulus?

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Unconditioned response

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Conditioned response

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Neutral response

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Reflexive response

Question 8

What is the process by which a conditioned response gradually weakens when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus?

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Extinction

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Generalization

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Discrimination

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Acquisition

Question 9

What is the term for the phenomenon where a conditioned response becomes generalized to similar stimuli?

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Generalization

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Discrimination

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Spontaneous recovery

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Counterconditioning

Question 10

In Pavlov's classical conditioning experiment, which stimulus naturally caused dogs to salivate?

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Food presentation

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Bell sound

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Experimenter's presence

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Tube insertion

Question 11

In Pavlov's experiment with dogs, what was the natural response to the presentation of food?

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Salivation

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Tone

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Food

Question 12

In Pavlov's experiment, what naturally triggered the dog's salivation before any conditioning occurred?

Accepted Answer

The presentation of food

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The sound of the bell

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The dog's salivation

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The association between the bell and the food

Question 13

In Ivan Pavlov's renowned experiment with dogs, what stimulus naturally triggered a response without prior learning?

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The presentation of food

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The sound of a bell

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The sight of the experimenter

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The salivation response

Question 14

In Pavlov's experiments, which stimulus was the unconditioned stimulus that naturally triggered a response?

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The presentation of meat powder

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The sound of a bell

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The salivation response

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The sight of the experimenter

Question 15

Classical conditioning involves the process of transforming a neutral stimulus into a conditioned stimulus by:

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Repeatedly pairing it with an unconditioned stimulus

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Providing positive reinforcement

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Punishing the response to the stimulus

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Exposing the subject to the stimulus alone

Question 16

What term describes the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is presented without the unconditioned stimulus?

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Extinction

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Operant conditioning

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Spontaneous recovery

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Negative reinforcement

Question 17

Which of the following represents the conditioned response (CR)?

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Dog salivating in response to the sound of a bell

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Dog salivating in response to food powder

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Food powder causing the dog to salivate

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Sound of a bell causing the dog to salivate

Question 18

What is the process by which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus?

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Conditioning

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Generalization

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Discrimination

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Reinforcement

Question 19

What is the term for the gradual weakening of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus?

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Extinction

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Reinforcement

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Spontaneous recovery

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Generalization

Question 20

Which of the following is a criticism of classical conditioning?

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It is too simplistic and does not account for the complexity of human behavior.

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It has limited applications in the real world.

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It is based on animal research and cannot be generalized to humans.

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It is unethical and should not be used in research.

Question 21

In classical conditioning, how does the time between the conditioned stimulus (CS) and the unconditioned stimulus (US) impact the strength of the conditioned response (CR)?

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A shorter time between the CS and US leads to a stronger CR.

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A longer time between the CS and US results in a weaker CR.

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The time between the CS and US does not affect the strength of the CR.

Question 22

In Pavlov's experiment, which stimulus naturally elicited the unconditioned response (salivation) without prior learning?

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Food powder

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Bell

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Salivation

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Neutral Stimulus

Question 23

In Pavlov's experiment, which previously neutral stimulus became associated with the unconditioned stimulus and began eliciting a conditioned response?

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Bell

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Food powder

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Salivation

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Neutral Stimulus

Question 24

Classical conditioning refers to the learning process in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus and acquires the ability to elicit a response.

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Classical Conditioning

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Operant Conditioning

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Associative Learning

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Instrumental Learning

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT among the key principles of classical conditioning?

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Reinforcement

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Acquisition

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Extinction

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Discrimination

Question 26

When the conditioned stimulus (CS) is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus (US), the conditioned response gradually weakens and eventually disappears. This process is known as:

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Extinction

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Acquisition

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Conditioning

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Generalization

Question 27

The tendency of a conditioned response to occur in response to stimuli that are similar to the original conditioned stimulus is known as:

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Generalization

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Discrimination

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Extinction

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Acquisition

Question 28

In classical conditioning, the previously neutral stimulus that comes to elicit a conditioned response is known as the:

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Conditioned stimulus

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Unconditioned stimulus

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Natural stimulus

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Operant stimulus

Question 29

The unconditioned response in classical conditioning is defined as the:

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Response that is naturally elicited by the unconditioned stimulus

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Response that is learned through conditioning

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Response that is elicited by a conditioned stimulus

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Response that is not associated with the unconditioned stimulus

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a recognized phase in the classical conditioning process?

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Discrimination

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Acquisition

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Extinction

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Spontaneous recovery

Question 31

The process by which a conditioned stimulus gradually loses its ability to elicit a conditioned response is called:

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Extinction

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Acquisition

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Spontaneous recovery

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Generalization

Question 32

Which of the following is an example of a conditioned stimulus in Pavlov's classic experiment?

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Bell

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Food

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Dog salivating

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Lab coat

Question 33

What is the primary purpose of using a neutral stimulus in classical conditioning?

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To establish an association between the conditioned and unconditioned stimuli

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To measure the strength of the unconditioned response

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To prevent the development of a conditioned response

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To elicit a conditioned response

Question 34

The application of classical conditioning principles in the treatment of phobias is technically known as:

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Systematic desensitization

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Cognitive-behavioral therapy

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Behavior modification

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Aversion therapy

Question 35

In classical conditioning, what is the process called where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a reflex?

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Acquisition

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Generalization

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Discrimination

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Extinction

Question 36

Which of the following is not a fundamental principle of classical conditioning?

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Reinforcement

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Stimulus substitution

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Temporal contiguity

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Response contingency

Question 37

In Pavlov's experiment, the sound of a bell was paired with the presentation of food, eventually leading dogs to salivate at the sound of the bell alone. What does this demonstrate?

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Conditioned response

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Positive reinforcement

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Negative reinforcement

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Punishment

Question 38

The gradual reduction and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus is known as:

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Extinction

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Spontaneous recovery

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Generalization

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Discrimination

Question 39

In classical conditioning, how does the similarity between conditioned and unconditioned stimuli influence the conditioning rate?

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Generalization

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Discrimination

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Higher-order conditioning

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Reinforcement

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a core principle of classical conditioning?

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Operant learning

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Conditioned response (CR)

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Unconditioned stimulus (US)

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Conditioned stimulus (CS)

Question 41

In classical conditioning, the neutral stimulus that, through association with the US, gains the ability to elicit the CR is known as the:

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Conditioned stimulus (CS)

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Unconditioned stimulus (US)

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Conditioned response (CR)

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Neutral stimulus

Question 42

The process of gradually reducing the strength of a CR by repeatedly presenting the CS without the US is called:

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Extinction

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Reinforcement

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Acquisition

Question 43

Which of the following is an example of a conditioned response elicited by a CS?

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Salivating at the sound of a bell

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Curiosity about a new toy

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Fear of dogs

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Feeling hungry before a meal

Question 44

The natural, unlearned response to an unconditioned stimulus is referred to as the:

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Unconditioned response (UR)

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Conditioned response (CR)

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Neutral response

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Operant response

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the strength of a conditioned response?

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Personality of the individual

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Intensity of the CS

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Temporal proximity of the CS and US

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Number of pairings of CS and US

Question 46

The tendency for a CR to occur in response to stimuli that are similar to the CS is known as:

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Generalization

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Extinction

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Discrimination

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Reinforcement

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT an application of classical conditioning?

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Motivating employees through incentives

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Training animals to perform tricks

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Developing advertising campaigns that associate products with positive emotions

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Treating phobias using exposure therapy

Question 48

The physiological response to an unconditioned stimulus that precedes the conditioned response and is crucial for the formation of a conditioned response is called the:

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Unconditioned response (UR)

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Reflexive response

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Neutral response

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Conditioned response (CR)

Question 49

What is the key distinction between classical and operant conditioning?

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Classical conditioning focuses on learning associations between stimuli, while operant conditioning focuses on learning associations between behaviors and their consequences.

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Classical conditioning involves rewards and punishments, while operant conditioning does not.

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Classical conditioning is involuntary, while operant conditioning is voluntary.