AP PSYCHOLOGY

LEARNING

OPERANT CONDITIONING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Before the calculus exam, Jeremy found a four leaf clover which made him feel confident. He got an A+! Now, he always thinks about the four leaf clover before a big test to make him feel ready. Which of the following was originally the neutral stimulus?
A
calculus exam
B
A+ score
C
four leaf clover
D
feeling confident
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This is known as conditioned stimulus. In Pavlov’s experiment, ringing of the bell is a neutral stimulus. After becoming associated with the unconditioned stimulus like food, it become conditioned.

Detailed explanation-2: -What technique did Mrs. Jansen use? Which of the following adaptations based on classical conditioning can occur after only one experience (one trial?) Flooding and systemic desensitization are based on one adaptation benefit of classical conditioning.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some more examples of unconditioned responses include: Gasping in pain after being stung by a bee. Jerking your hand back after touching a hot plate on the oven. Jumping at the sound of a loud noise.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main difference between classical and operant conditioning is that classical conditioning associates involuntary behavior with a stimulus while operant conditioning associates voluntary action with a consequence.

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