Although Little Albert Was Classically Conditioned to Fear a Rat

question 41

Multiple Choice

Although Little Albert was classically conditioned to fear a rat, he also began to fear dogs, rabbits, and a Santa Claus mask. This is an example of

• A)spontaneous recovery.
• B)stimulus generalization.
• C)stimulus discrimination.
• D)extinction.
• E)reconditioning.

Understand the basic concepts and terminology related to neurons and neurotransmitters.

Identify the process and components involved in initiating an action potential.

Understand the role and functioning of neurotransmitters in the nervous system.

Recognize the structure and significance of synapses in neural communication.

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Definitions:

Latent Learning

Learning that occurs without immediate reinforcement and is not demonstrated until a suitable motivation is provided.

Observational Learning

A learning process in which individuals acquire new behaviors by watching and imitating others, as proposed by Albert Bandura.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, through which an association is made between a behavior and a consequence.

Insight Learning

A type of learning that occurs when an individual suddenly realizes how to solve a problem without trial-and-error, often leading to immediate solution understanding.