1) In general, what is learned in classical conditioning ( and what you should try to remember about classical conditioning) is
a. to emit an operant
b. to give a reflex to a previously neutral stimulus
c. to give an unconditioned response to an unconditioned stimulus
d. to repeat a response when it has been positively reinforced.
Can someone please explain this to me. My first answer was d but it was wrong. I do not really understand the other answers!!
Only one answer makes any sense here, b. I am wondering why you are confused? Coffee?
classical conditioning is a type of learning which a neutral stimulus comes to bring about a response after it is paired with a stimulus that naturally brings about that response.So therefore if I may say that the correct answer would be B
In classical conditioning, we learn associations between stimuli and responses. Let's break down the options to better understand each one:
a) To emit an operant: This is not correct. Classical conditioning specifically focuses on the association between stimuli, rather than operant behavior (behavior that is influenced by its consequences).
b) To give a reflex to a previously neutral stimulus: This option is correct. Classical conditioning involves pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus, which elicits a reflex (unconditioned response). With repeated pairings, the neutral stimulus becomes a conditioned stimulus that can elicit the same response, even without the presence of the unconditioned stimulus.
c) To give an unconditioned response to an unconditioned stimulus: This is not accurate. In classical conditioning, an unconditioned response is naturally produced by an unconditioned stimulus, even without any prior association.
d) To repeat a response when it has been positively reinforced: This option refers to operant conditioning, which is different from classical conditioning. In operant conditioning, behavior is shaped by reinforcement, whereas in classical conditioning, associations are formed between stimuli.
So, in summary, the correct answer is b) to give a reflex to a previously neutral stimulus. Classical conditioning involves learning to respond reflexively to a previously neutral stimulus through pairing it with an unconditioned stimulus.