Classical Conditioning

Question 1

What is the Opponent-Process Theory?

Answer 1

For every action there is a naturally occurring response which is opposite

Question 2

Example of Opponent-Process Theory

Answer 2

Heroin lowers blood pressure, using heroin in same environment causes body to recognise the environmental cues and raises your blood pressure in anticipation of heroin use.

Question 3

What is Higher Order Conditioning?

Answer 3

Pairing a new stimulus to already paired stimulus (pairing light once bell has been established)

Question 4

What is Sensory Preconditioning?

Answer 4

Pairing two neutral stimulus together (pairing bell and light together)

Question 5

What is Overshadowing?

Answer 5

Presentation of two environmental cues where one may be stronger than the other

Question 6

Example of Overshadowing

Answer 6

Training a dog to sit using your voice and a treat, the treat may have a stronger influence than your voice.

Question 7

What is Latent Inhibition?

Answer 7

The more familiar the stimulus is, the harder it is to condition

Question 8

What is Blocking?

Answer 8

Present two stimulus simultaneously and new stimulus doesn’t change anything