Which of the following is an example of classical conditioning?
A) A student being punctual because he has been praised before for his punctuality
B) An infant throwing tantrums as this helps her get her parents' attention
C) A dog learning to perform some tricks in order to get food from its master
D) rat learning to jump in response to a clap that was previously accompanied by a shock

Question

Which of the following is an example of classical conditioning?
A) A student being punctual because he has been praised before for his punctuality
B) An infant throwing tantrums as this helps her get her parents' attention
C) A dog learning to perform some tricks in order to get food from its master
D)  rat learning to jump in response to a clap that was previously accompanied by a shock

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Classical conditioning involves learning to associate an initially neutral stimulus with a stimulus that naturally evokes a response. In choice D, the rat learns to associate the sound of a clap (initially neutral) with the shock (which naturally evokes a jumping response), demonstrating classical conditioning. Choices A, B, and C are examples of operant conditioning, where behaviors are influenced by their consequences (rewards or punishments).

Which of the Following Is an Example of Classical Conditioning