An Experimenter Rings a Bell, and Then an Animal Sits

question 163

Multiple Choice

An experimenter rings a bell, and then an animal sits up and salivates; then the experimenter delivers food. This could be an example of either classical or operant conditioning. To decide which it is, we need to know

• A) whether the animal eats the food.
• B) whether the experimenter delivers food after every bell, or only after the animal sits up.
• C) whether the animal sits up immediately after the bell, or whether there is a delay.
• D) whether the animal would be given a shock if it failed to sit up.

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Definitions:

Sleep

A natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended.

William James

A pioneering American psychologist and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of psychology, educational psychology, philosophy, and pragmatism.

Metaphor

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action that is not literally applicable, typically for rhetorical or illustrative purposes.

Consciousness

The ability to be cognizant of and reflect upon one's self, perceptions, mental activities, setting, and personal experiences.