Consider the following sequence of events: (1) A: B -C; (2) A - C; (3) D: A - C; (4) D - C. This is most similar to
A) sensory preconditioning.
B) higher-order conditioning.
C) occasion setting.
D) latent inhibition.

Question

Consider the following sequence of events: (1) A: B ->C; (2) A -> C; (3) D: A -> C; (4) D -> C. This is most similar to
A) sensory preconditioning.
B) higher-order conditioning.
C) occasion setting.
D) latent inhibition.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Higher-order conditioning involves pairing a neutral stimulus with a conditioned stimulus that has already been paired with an unconditioned stimulus. In this case, A is the neutral stimulus, B is the conditioned stimulus, and C is the unconditioned stimulus. In event (1), A is paired with B, and in event (2), A is paired with C. In event (3), D is paired with A, and in event (4), D is paired with C. This is an example of higher-order conditioning because D is able to elicit a conditioned response (pairing with C) even though it has never been directly paired with the unconditioned stimulus (C).

Consider the Following Sequence of Events: (1) A: B ->C;