Classical Conditioning

Question 1

Assumption; Classical Conditioning

Answer 1

classical conditoning assumes that behaviour is caused by the pairing together of two stimuli to condition new behaviour.

Question 2

Who was Classical conditioning developed by?

Answer 2

Pavlov

Question 3

What research method was used to establish CC

Answer 3

Lab experiment

Question 4

How was the research scientific?

Answer 4

• first time behaviour was studied scientifically

- quantitative data was obtained and recorded

Question 5

Process OF CC

Answer 5

an unconditioned stimulus is paired with a conditioned stimulus to produce a conditioned response.

Question 6

Stimulus

Answer 6

an external factor/event which is interpreted through our senses and can bring about a certain behaviour

Question 7

Unconditioned stimulus

Answer 7

a stimulus that creates an unconditioned response.

Question 8

Conditioned Stimulus

Answer 8

previously neutral stimuli that became conditioned after repeated association and now elicits an unconditioned response.

Question 9

Unconditioned Response

Answer 9

behaviour that occurs naturally due to a given stimulus

Question 10

Conditioned Response

Answer 10

an automatic response established by training to an ordinary stimulus

Question 11

Neutral Stimulus

Answer 11

a stimulus which initially produces no specific/desired response.

Question 12

Strengths of CC

Answer 12

• Scientific

- Applications show behaviour is learnt and therefore can be unlearnt

Question 13

Weaknesses of CC

Answer 13

• Reductionist

- Deterministic

Question 14

Who carries out a study to see if CC could be applied to humans?

Answer 14

Watson and Rayner

CLASSICAL STUDY

Question 15

Aim of Classic Study

Answer 15

to see whether classical conditioning could be learnt in humans; and whether a fear response could also be learnt

Question 16

What were the objects used in the Classic Study

Answer 16

Blocks, rat, fur coat

revision sheet

Question 17

Classic study Evaluative points

Answer 17

Generalisablity- Low
Reliability- High
Validity- High
Ethics- Low 
(revision sheet)

Question 18

How is Phobia Classified

Answer 18

• the fear of the object, item or situation affects the persons everyday life
• exposure to the stimulus provokes an anxiety response
• the stimulus is excessively avoided
• symptoms present for atleast 6 months.

Question 19

Process of Systematic desensitisation.

Answer 19

1. the client ranks all anxiety arousing stimuli
2. the client is taught relaxation techniques
3. the client talks about the ranked stimuli using relaxation techniques
4. client confronts real fear

Question 20

Flooding- Stampfl

Answer 20

phobic person is places in a situation with their feared stimuli for a prolonged period of time with no means of removing themselves from the situation

Question 21

Contemporary Study AIM

Answer 21

Capafons et al
to investigate the effects of systematic desensitisation as a treatment programme to treat the fear of flying
(see revision sheet)

Question 22

Contemp Study Evaluation

Answer 22

Generalisability- Low
Reliability- High
Validity- high iv low ev
Ethics- high