Which of the Following Is an Example of Vicarious Classical

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of vicarious classical conditioning?

• A) As a young child, Jorge frequently observed his older sisters jump around and scream whenever any of them saw a spider, as they were very afraid of them. Subsequently, Jorge experiences feelings of fear when he sees a spider.
• B) Marcus is told about a new product by a close friend and decides to buy it for himself.
• C) A cat responds to the sound of a bell because it sounds similar to a bell it hears on the television.
• D) Jada watches her grandfather check the air pressure in her bike tire and then use a hand pump to add air to the tire. She is later able to check the air pressure and pump up the tire herself.

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Definitions:

Shock Termination

The process of ending an application of electrical shock, often used in experimental settings to study learning or behavioral responses.

Skinner Box

An experimental apparatus developed by B.F. Skinner for studying behavioral conditioning in animals, usually through reinforcements and punishments.

Shock-Avoidance Task

A behavioral experiment where an animal or human learns to perform an action to avoid a forthcoming unpleasant stimulus, such as an electric shock.

Principle Of Belongness

The concept that people tend to learn and remember information better when they perceive it as being related or relevant to them.