Principles of Classical Conditioning in Psychology Quiz
Test your knowledge of classical conditioning with questions on UCS, CS, extinction, and more. Explore the fundamentals of Pavlovian learning.
#1
In classical conditioning, what is the unconditioned stimulus (UCS)?
The response elicited by the conditioned stimulus
A previously neutral stimulus that now triggers a response
A stimulus that naturally triggers a response
A learned response to a conditioned stimulus
#2
Who is considered the pioneer of classical conditioning?
Ivan Pavlov
B.F. Skinner
Sigmund Freud
John B. Watson
#3
In classical conditioning, what is a conditioned response?
The response elicited by the unconditioned stimulus
A previously neutral stimulus that now triggers a response
A stimulus that naturally triggers a response
A learned response to a conditioned stimulus
#4
What is extinction in classical conditioning?
The reappearance of a conditioned response after a rest period
The process of unlearning a conditioned response
The reinforcement of a conditioned response
The weakening of a conditioned response when the unconditioned stimulus is absent
#5
What is spontaneous recovery in classical conditioning?
The return of a previously extinguished conditioned response
The immediate extinction of a conditioned response
The strengthening of a conditioned response over time
The initial learning of a conditioned response
#6
What is stimulus generalization in classical conditioning?
When a conditioned response is only elicited by a specific stimulus
When a conditioned response is elicited by similar stimuli to the conditioned stimulus
When a conditioned response is weakened over time
When a conditioned response is extinguished
#7
What is stimulus discrimination in classical conditioning?
When a conditioned response is only elicited by a specific stimulus
When a conditioned response is elicited by similar stimuli to the conditioned stimulus
When a conditioned response is weakened over time
When a conditioned response is extinguished
#8
What is the concept of acquisition in classical conditioning?
The weakening of a conditioned response over time
The initial learning of the conditioned response
The immediate extinction of the conditioned response
The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response
#9
What is higher-order conditioning in classical conditioning?
When a conditioned stimulus is paired with a new unconditioned stimulus
When a conditioned stimulus is paired with a previously neutral stimulus
When a conditioned response is elicited by a similar stimulus
When a conditioned stimulus is paired with another conditioned stimulus
#10
What is the role of the neutral stimulus in classical conditioning?
To naturally elicit a response
To initially produce no response before being paired with the unconditioned stimulus
To directly trigger the unconditioned response
To cause extinction of the conditioned response
#11
What is the role of the conditioned stimulus (CS) in classical conditioning?
To naturally elicit a response
To initially produce no response before being paired with the unconditioned stimulus
To directly trigger the unconditioned response
To cause extinction of the conditioned response
#12
What is backward conditioning in classical conditioning?
When the conditioned stimulus precedes the unconditioned stimulus
When the conditioned stimulus and unconditioned stimulus are presented together
When the conditioned stimulus follows the unconditioned stimulus
When the conditioned stimulus is presented after the unconditioned stimulus
#13
What is the Law of Effect in classical conditioning?
Responses followed by satisfaction will be more likely to recur
Responses followed by punishment will be more likely to recur
Responses followed by neither satisfaction nor punishment will be more likely to recur
Responses followed by a neutral outcome will be more likely to recur
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