Which of the Following Is an Example of Classical Conditioning

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of classical conditioning?

• A) A child learns to blink her eyes to a bell because the ringing of the bell has been followed by a puff of air to the eye.
• B) A pigeon learns to peck at a disk in a Skinner box to get food.
• C) Rich saw that when Donna banged her fist against a particular vending machine, she got a free soft drink, so now he bangs his fist against that machine when he wants a free soft drink.
• D) A monkey learns to escape from a cage.

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Definitions:

Ordering a Pizza

The act of requesting a pizza from a restaurant or food service, typically involving the selection of specific toppings, size, and delivery or pickup options.

Lessen Groupthink

The process of reducing the tendency of people in a group to conform to a prevailing point of view without critical reasoning or evaluation.

Cohesiveness of the Group

The strength of the bonds among group members and their commitment to staying together.

Consulting Outside Experts

The act of seeking advice or input from professionals or specialists who are not part of an organization or a specific project team, often to gain specialized knowledge or insights.