An Increase in the Strength of a Response to a Repeated

question 445

Multiple Choice

An increase in the strength of a response to a repeated stimulus is known as

• A)habituation
• B)reinforcement
• C)sensitization
• D)classical conditioning

Apply classical conditioning principles to everyday life and psychological phenomena.

Identify the processes of acquisition, extinction, spontaneous recovery, stimulus generalization, and discrimination within classical conditioning.

Relate classical conditioning concepts to behavioral patterns and emotional responses.

Explain the role of classical conditioning in advertising and fear responses.

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