Understanding Classical Conditioning Concepts

Which of the following is an example of an unconditioned stimulus in classical conditioning?

• The sound of a bell before feeding a dog

• The sight of a leash

• The smell of food

• The word "sit"

What best describes an unconditioned response?

• A learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus

• An automatic reaction to a stimulus that occurs naturally

• A response that only occurs after repeated training

• A response that is consciously controlled

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

• The food

• The bell

• The dog

• The saliva

Which of the following best explains how a conditioned response is formed?

• By presenting the unconditioned stimulus alone

• By pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus repeatedly

• By removing the unconditioned stimulus

• By punishing the subject

During which phase of classical conditioning does the association between the neutral stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus occur?

• Acquisition

• Extinction

• Spontaneous recovery

• Generalisation

What happens during the extinction phase of classical conditioning?

• The conditioned response becomes stronger

• The unconditioned stimulus is presented alone

• The conditioned stimulus is presented without the unconditioned stimulus, leading to a decrease in the conditioned response

• The subject learns a new behaviour

Which of the following is an application of classical conditioning in everyday life?

• Learning to ride a bicycle

• Developing a fear of dogs after being bitten

• Solving a maths equation

• Remembering a shopping list

What is the main difference between an unconditioned response and a conditioned response?

• Unconditioned responses are learned, conditioned responses are automatic

• Unconditioned responses are automatic, conditioned responses are learned

• Both are learned responses

• Both are automatic responses

Which of the following best illustrates stimulus generalisation in classical conditioning?

• A dog salivates only to the exact bell used in training

• A dog salivates to any bell sound, not just the one used in training

• A dog stops salivating when the bell is no longer paired with food

• A dog ignores all bell sounds

In classical conditioning, what term describes the reappearance of a conditioned response after a period of rest and no exposure to the conditioned stimulus?

• Extinction

• Acquisition

• Spontaneous recovery

• Generalisation