LA - Classical Conditioning

Question 1

Define unconditioned response

Answer 1

The original reflexive reaction.

Question 2

Define the neutral stimulus

Answer 2

A stimulus that causes no reaction.

Question 3

Define the conditioned stimulus

Answer 3

The neutral stimulus now causes a reflexive reaction as it is paired with the UCS.

Question 4

Define the conditioned response.

Answer 4

The reflexive reaction to the CS

Question 5

Define extinction

Answer 5

If the CS is not paired with the UCS occasionally after conditioning then the CR will die out.

Question 6

Define spontaneous recovery.

Answer 6

This occurs after extinction. The CR returned when there is no more pairing of the NS and the UCS. It soon becomes extinct again.

Question 7

Define stimulus generalisation.

Answer 7

A classical conditioning response is seen other stimuli that are similar to the CS. The more similar to the original CS the stronger the response.

Question 8

Define the unconditioned stimulus

Answer 8

The original stimulus that causes a reflexive reaction.