In Classical Conditioning, a Conditioned Response Can Weaken and Eventually

question 53

Multiple Choice

In classical conditioning, a conditioned response can weaken and eventually disappear. This is referred to as

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

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Definitions:

Flavor Aversion Conditioning

Flavor Aversion Conditioning is a learning process where individuals develop a dislike or aversion to a flavor after it has been paired with sickness or nausea.

Central Amygdala

The central amygdala is a region of the brain involved in processing emotions such as fear, anxiety, and the conditioning of fear responses, playing a crucial role in emotional learning and response.

Conditioned Stimuli

Stimuli that initially do not elicit a response but come to do so when associated with an unconditioned stimulus in the process of classical conditioning.

Feeding Behavior

Patterns and strategies related to how organisms obtain food, including searching, selecting, and consuming nutrients.