Classical Conditioning Is Most Likely to Be Involved in Which

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Multiple Choice

Classical conditioning is most likely to be involved in which of the involving situations?

• A) Brian won't work unless he gets paid.
• B) Alex trains his dog to "roll over" by offering food rewards.
• C) Rick feels nervous and sick to his stomach when he sees a black cat, but doesn't know why.
• D) John loses weight by buying tickets to see his favorite team play whenever he drops five more pounds.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A neutral stimulus that, through its connection with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually induces a conditioned response.

Loud Noise

A type of environmental stimulus characterized by high amplitude sound waves, which can potentially cause hearing damage or stress.

Unconditioned Response

Is an automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus that occurs without prior conditioning or learning, such as salivating in response to food.

Fear of Loud Noise

An instinctual or conditioned response to loud sounds, often involving feelings of anxiety or panic.