The Sea Slug Aplysia Withdraws Its Gills If It Is

question 96

Multiple Choice

The sea slug Aplysia withdraws its gills if it is squirted with water.If the squirts continue,as they do in nature,the withdrawal response will diminish.But if the sea slug receives an electric shock after being squirted,the withdrawal of the gills grows stronger.In applying classical conditioning to the example of the sea slug,the squirt of water is the

• A) unconditioned response.
• B) unconditioned stimulus.
• C) neutral stimulus.
• D) conditioned response.

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that acquires its reinforcing capabilities by being linked with a primary reinforcer.

Primary Reinforcer

A naturally reinforcing item or outcome, such as food or water, that does not require learning to be considered rewarding.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without the need for prior learning.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that becomes reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer, such as money earning its value through its exchange for food or other needs.