GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
LEARNING THEORIES
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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clapping after a thrilling concert performance
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jumping rope
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running through a maze to get a food reward
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sweating in hot weather
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Detailed explanation-1: -unconditioned response (UCR). In the example given above, sweating is a reflexive response that happens naturally (i.e. without learning) when in a hot environment.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Unconditioned responses, such as twitching, sneezing, yawning, salivating at food, and eye watering are natural reactions of our bodies that help protect us from potential dangers.
Detailed explanation-4: -Sweating is not a reflex action. It is primarily a means of temperature regulation. But, Salivation and hand withdrawal because of the needle both are reflex actions.