Which of the Following Is an Example of Classical Conditioning

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of classical conditioning?

• A)A child learns to blink her eyes to a bell because the ringing of the bell has been followed by a puff of air to the eye.
• B)A pigeon learns to peck at a disc in a Skinner box to get food.
• C)Rich saw that when Donna banged her fist against a particular vending machine,she got a free soft drink,so now he bangs his fist against that machine when he wants a free soft drink.
• D)A monkey learns to escape from a cage.

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Definitions:

Mouth-Watering

A physiological response involving salivation, often triggered by the anticipation or presence of appetizing food.

Sexual Arousal

The physiological and psychological state of being awakened to sexual desire and readiness for sexual activity.

Japanese Quail

A species of Old World quail from East Asia, commonly used in research due to its rapid life cycle and clear behavioral traits.

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction or behavior in response to a conditioned stimulus.