Psychology: Chapter 9 Test Prep (Learning)

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A stimulus that has no effect on the desired response prior to conditioning. In Pavlov’s dogs, the food bowl before the experiment.

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Neutral Stimulus

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Ivan Pavlov's discovery led to a theory of learning called  _________ conditioning.

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classical

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A naturally occurring stimulus that leads to an involuntary and unlearned response. In Pavlov’s dogs, the food.

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Unconditioned Stimulus

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In the Little Albert experiment, the Neutral stimulus is the:

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rat

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A learned response to a conditioned stimulus. In Pavlov’s dogs, when the dog salivates at the sight of the bowl, even when it’s empty.

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Conditioned Response

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A student does a good job on math problems for homework, and the teacher awards a sticker. This demonstrates the use of

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Reinforcement

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Who conditioned Little Albert to be frightened of a white rat?

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Watson

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What concept has Charlie demonstrated when he turns off the light in response to Lynn clapping but not when Randy claps in approval?

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Discrimination

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When a child hears a loud noise, he cries. The family's dog often barks loudly. Each time the child sees the dog, he cries. What is the conditioned response?

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The crying

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Dylan’s mother buys him a sailor’s cap before they go on a family fishing trip. On the boat, Dylan gets nauseated and vomits. The next day he gets nauseated just from looking at the sailor’s cap. The sailor’s cap has become:

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The conditioned stimulus