Which of the Following Best Characterizes the Phenomenon of Classical

question 139

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best characterizes the phenomenon of classical conditioning?

• A)changing the frequency of a behaviour that is already in the individual's repertoire
• B)ceasing to respond to repeated presentations of a stimulus
• C)a neutral stimulus that comes to elicit a response that is normally elicited by another stimulus
• D)the gradual weakening and disappearance of any learned response
• Scenario 7.1
• Suppose that you borrow your friend's laptop for a week to see whether you want to purchase one yourself.The computer makes a slight whirring sound just before it shuts down automatically due to low battery power.At first you didn't notice the sound and were surprised when the computer shut down.After a few days, however, you now reach for the power cord as soon as you hear the sound.Answer the following questions based upon your knowledge of classical conditioning.

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