Ch. 6 Sec 1 Classical Conditioning

What object was Albert conditioned to fear?

• A white rabbit

• A black cat

• A white rat

• A brown dog

What was the ethical status of the experiment at the time it was conducted?

• It was considered ethical.

• It was not considered at all.

• It was considered unethical.

• It was praised for its ethics.

What was the broader implication of the Little Albert experiment?

• Emotional reactions are purely genetic.

• Emotional reactions can be learned.

• Emotional reactions are unchangeable.

• Emotional reactions are irrelevant.

How can classical conditioning help people?

• By improving their memory

• By helping them adapt to the environment and eliminate troubling fears

• By increasing their intelligence

• By enhancing their physical strength

Who is known for pioneering research in classical conditioning?

• Wilhelm Wundt

• Ivan Pavlov

• Erik Erikson

• Abraham Maslow

Ivan Pavlov was a psychologist from which country?

• Germany

• United States

• Russia

• France

The research on classical conditioning was pioneered by:

• Ivan Pavlov

• John Watson

• B.F. Skinner

• Albert Bandura

Classical conditioning is primarily concerned with what type of learning?

• Cognitive learning

• Observational learning

• Associative learning

• Experiential learning

What is conditioning?

• A type of learning involving stimulus-response connections

• A method of physical exercise

• A form of punishment

• A way to train animals only

What is classical conditioning?

• A complex form of learning involving multiple stimuli

• A simple form of learning where one stimulus calls forth a response usually called forth by another stimulus

• A method of teaching classical music

• A type of conditioning that involves physical activity