Classical Conditioning: Mcqs
10 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) about the topic of classical conditioning, along with the correct answers in bold:
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Who is considered the pioneer of classical conditioning?
- a) B.F. Skinner
- b) Sigmund Freud
- c) Ivan Pavlov
- d) John Watson
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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
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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
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During which phase does the neutral stimulus become a conditioned stimulus in classical conditioning?
- a) Discrimination
- b) Generalization
- c) Acquisition
- d) Extinction
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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
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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
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What is the term for the tendency to respond to stimuli similar to the conditioned stimulus?
- a) Discrimination
- b) Generalization
- c) Acquisition
- d) Extinction
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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
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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
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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