A Monkey Has Learned Through Classical Conditioning That If a Buzzer

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Multiple Choice

A monkey has learned through classical conditioning that if a buzzer sounds it's feeding time.When the buzzer sounds, the monkey runs rapidly to where the bananas will be placed in the cage.If a bell is now paired with the buzzer, what will happen?

• A)the monkey will learn to associate the bell with food rapidly and respond to either stimulus
• B)the monkey will continue to respond to the buzzer, but not learn to respond to the bell
• C)the monkey will no longer respond to the buzzer, but respond the bell instead
• D)the monkey will become confused and not respond to the buzzer or the bell

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Definitions:

Rapid

Quickly occurring or moving at a fast pace.

Repression

A defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously blocks unpleasant memories, thoughts, or feelings from their awareness.

Freud

An Austrian neurologist named Sigmund Freud created psychoanalysis, a technique for addressing mental disorders through conversations between a therapist and their patient.

Torture

The act of inflicting severe pain or suffering on someone, often to punish, coerce, or gather information.