In Classical Conditioning, the Best Sequencing of CS and UCS

question 463

Multiple Choice

In classical conditioning, the best sequencing of CS and UCS is

• A)forward short-delay pairing
• B)simultaneous pairing
• C)backward pairing
• D)backward trace pairing
• E)spontaneous pairing

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Definitions:

Aversion and Terror Management

Theories that explore human behavior and cognition relating to avoiding fear, death, and existential terror, often via clinging onto cultural beliefs or self-esteem enhancing activities.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves the removal of an unfavorable condition to increase the likelihood of a desired response.

Spontaneous Recovery

In behavioral psychology, the reappearance of a previously extinguished response following a rest period without further conditioning.

Proactive Interference

A phenomenon where old memories interfere with the retention of new information.