In an Experiment Studying Classical Conditioning,a Tone Sounds and 5

question 223

Multiple Choice

In an experiment studying classical conditioning,a tone sounds and 5 seconds later a mild skin shock is delivered to a participant.The skin shock results in a stress response consisting of a temporary increase in heart rate.This process is repeated once every 5 minutes.After a number of trials,the participant demonstrates an elevated heart rate when the tone sounds and before the shock is actually delivered.Within the context of this example,what is the CR?

• A)the oscillating increases and decreases in heart rate
• B)the increase in heart rate after the shock
• C)the increase in heart rate after the tone but before the shock
• D)the increase in heart rate to either the shock or the tone

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