LearningCurve: 7a. Basic Learning Concepts and Classical Conditioning

classical conditioning.

Michael noticed that all the fish in his aquarium direct their mouths toward the top of the tank when he walks by. This is most likely an example of:

According to psychologists, learning:

is the process of acquiring new and relatively enduring information or behaviors.

the boy crying

A father takes his 1-year-old son out for a walk. The toddler reaches over to touch a red flower and is stung by a bumblebee sitting on the petals. The next day, the boy's mother brings home some red flowers. The boy cries loudly as soon as he sees them. Which of the following is the conditioned response?

the bee sting

A father takes his 1-year-old son out for a walk. The toddler reaches over to touch a red flower and is stung by a bumblebee sitting on the petals. The next day, the boy's mother brings home some red flowers. The boy cries loudly as soon as he sees them. Which of the following is the unconditioned stimulus?

conditioned response

Cheryl feels fine at the picnic until a spider very similar to the one that bit her last year and made her sick starts to crawl onto her picnic blanket. She becomes anxious and fearful. This reaction is MOST likely a(n):

classical conditioning.

Darla's dog Sam barks every time he hears the doorbell ring. Sam now barks when he hears a doorbell on the television. This is an example of:

conditioned stimulus.

Dr. Garcia is known for his difficult pop quizzes. Typically, he closes the classroom door just before he's about to give a quiz, which makes his students anxious and tense. Students soon learn to feel anxious whenever Dr. Garcia closes the classroom door. Closing the door has become a(n):

associative learning

Every time Martin opens the cabinet where he stores his dog's treats his dog begins to bark in anticipation. This is an example of:

conditioned response.

In Pavlov's experiment with dogs, salivating in response to the bell after associating the bell with food is called a(n):

neutral stimulus

In classical conditioning, the _____ elicits no response before conditioning.

spontaneous recovery

Jane had leukemia as a child and had to undergo numerous bouts of chemotherapy. She had associated the waiting room with nausea. Now 35 years old, she had to take her mother to the same hospital for breast cancer treatment. She became nauseous while in the waiting room with her mother. Her nausea BEST illustrates:

Jeff's little brother whines whenever he wants something.

Jeff's psychology assignment is to observe and list any behaviors of his relatives that indicate learning. Which of the following should be included on his list?

observational learning

Jill is learning how to play tennis. For her first lesson, her instructor models serving and backhand returns while Jill patiently watches. Jill then tries to imitate the sequence of swings and motions made by her instructor. Which of the following concepts BEST describes how Jill is learning to play tennis?

habitual behavior

John just started his vacation from work and scheduled a tee time with friends to play golf on Monday morning. That morning he started driving to work instead of the golf course. This is an example of:

classical conditioning

Michael noticed that all the fish in his aquarium direct their mouths toward the top of the tank when he walks by. This is most likely an example of:

unconditioned stimulus

Researchers conditioned a flatworm to contract when exposed to light by repeatedly pairing the light with an electric shock. The electric shock is a(n):

unconditioned response

Sara had leukemia as a child and had to undergo numerous bouts of chemotherapy. The chemotherapy always made her nauseous. After a year of treatment, the waiting room started to make her nauseous. The nausea from the chemotherapy is the:

habitual behavior

Tanya recently retired from her job of 35 years at a local bank. She woke up Monday morning, got dressed, ate breakfast, and, before she realized it, found herself in the bank's parking lot. She did not even remember driving there. This may be an example of:

spontaneous recovery

Tia lived in an inner-city neighborhood for several years walked to school every day, engaging in appropriate crosswalk behaviors. Then, her family moved to a rural area where she was not required to cross the road. Tia's family unexpectedly relocated back to a big city. On the first day of school, Tia was able to remember how to walk safely to school and obey all traffic rules. This is an example of:

He will experience the craving for drugs when in these situations due to classical conditioning.

Tyler has just been released from a drug rehabilitation center where he was treated for heroin addiction. His therapist recommended that he stay away from people and places associated with his drug use. Why is this a good recommendation?

classical

Venus noticed that all the fish in her aquarium direct their mouths toward the top of the tank when she walks by. This is an example of _____ conditioning.

classical conditioning

When Juan was a child, he was attacked by a swarm of bees in his back yard. Now every time he hears the sound of bees, he immediately becomes frightened. This is an example of:

classical conditioning.

When Juan was a child, he was attacked by a swarm of bees in his back yard. Now every time he hears the sound of bees, he immediately becomes frightened. This is an example of:

classical

While 5-year-old Hope was looking at one of the balloons her mother set out for her birthday, her brother took a pin and popped the balloon, causing Hope to flinch and blink. Later during the party, when her mother approached her with a balloon, Hope blinked and flinched. This is an example of _____ conditioning.

classical conditioning

While 5-year-old Martha was looking at one of the balloons her mother set out for her birthday, her brother took a pin and popped the balloon, causing Martha to flinch and blink. Later during the party, when her mother approached her with a balloon, Martha blinked and flinched. This is an example of:

In Watson and Rayner's experiment with Little Albert the _____ was the conditioned response.

fear of the white rat