An Experimenter Presents a CS Followed by a UCS and Measures

question 229

Multiple Choice

An experimenter presents a CS followed by a UCS and measures the occurrence of CRs. What kind of process is the experimenter studying?

• A) classical conditioning
• B) cognitive dissonance
• C) operant conditioning
• D) group polarization

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Definitions:

Behaviorism Perspective

A psychological approach that focuses on observable behaviors and the ways in which they're learned, excluding thoughts and feelings from its analysis.

Pleasing

Evoking a sense of happiness or satisfaction.

Threatening

Describes a behavior or communication that implies harm or negative consequences, often used to intimidate or coerce.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in behavioural psychology where the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.