Which Example Best Illustrates Classical Conditioning

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which example best illustrates classical conditioning?

• A) Crows selecting large whelks instead of small whelks
• B) Crows dropping large whelks from a specific height onto rocks
• C) A child getting excited at the sight of a brightly colored bubble bottle
• D) A child loading a precise amount of soap onto a bubble wand

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Definitions:

Schachter and Singer

Psychologists who developed the two-factor theory of emotion, proposing that human emotions consist of two components: physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in regulating visceral functions (e.g., respiration) and in the fight-or-flight response.

Emotional States

The psychological conditions reflecting one's feelings, ranging from happiness and love to anger, fear, and sadness, often influenced by external events or internal thoughts.

Physiological States

Conditions or states of the body and its systems, often referring to the body's response to various stimuli or conditions such as stress, exercise, or illness.