Classical Conditioning MCQs

Classical Conditioning: Mcqs

10 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) about the topic of classical conditioning, along with the correct answers in bold:

  1. Who is considered the pioneer of classical conditioning?

    • a) B.F. Skinner
    • b) Sigmund Freud
    • c) Ivan Pavlov
    • d) John Watson
  2. Which of the following best defines the Unconditioned Stimulus (US)?

    • a) The response elicited by the conditioned stimulus
    • b) A stimulus that is learned through association
    • c) A stimulus that naturally triggers a response without prior learning
    • d) A neutral stimulus before conditioning
  3. What does the Conditioned Response (CR) represent in classical conditioning?

    • a) The original response to the unconditioned stimulus
    • b) The natural stimulus that triggers a response
    • c) The learned response to the conditioned stimulus
    • d) The naturally occurring response to the unconditioned stimulus
  4. During which phase does the neutral stimulus become a conditioned stimulus in classical conditioning?

    • a) Discrimination
    • b) Generalization
    • c) Acquisition
    • d) Extinction
  5. What occurs during the process of extinction in classical conditioning?

    • a) The conditioned response becomes stronger
    • b) The unconditioned stimulus is reintroduced
    • c) The conditioned response weakens and disappears
    • d) The conditioned stimulus is paired with multiple responses
  6. Spontaneous recovery refers to:

    • a) The immediate disappearance of a conditioned response
    • b) The reappearance of an extinguished conditioned response after a rest period
    • c) The strengthening of a conditioned response over time
    • d) The generalization of a response to similar stimuli
  7. What is the term for the tendency to respond to stimuli similar to the conditioned stimulus?

    • a) Discrimination
    • b) Generalization
    • c) Acquisition
    • d) Extinction
  8. Which of the following is NOT a criticism of classical conditioning?

    • a) Oversimplification of human behavior
    • b) Neglect of cognitive processes
    • c) Inability to explain animal behaviors
    • d) Limitation in addressing real-world complexities
  9. In the context of classical conditioning, discrimination refers to:

    • a) The weakening of a conditioned response
    • b) The reappearance of an extinguished response
    • c) The ability to distinguish between the conditioned stimulus and irrelevant stimuli
    • d) The generalization of a response to multiple stimuli
  10. Which real-world example best illustrates classical conditioning?

  • a) A child learning to ride a bike
  • b) A student studying for an exam
  • c) A dog salivating at the sound of a bell after associating it with food
  • d) A person solving a complex puzzle

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