Which of these is true at the beginning of an experiment on classical conditioning?
A)The CS and the UCS are similar.
B)The CS automatically elicits the CR.
C)The UCS automatically elicits the UCR.
D)The CS and the CR are similar.

Question

​Which of these is true at the beginning of an experiment on classical conditioning?
A)The CS and the UCS are similar.
B)​The CS automatically elicits the CR.
C)The UCS automatically elicits the UCR.​
D)The CS and the CR are similar.​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

At the beginning of an experiment on classical conditioning, the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) automatically elicits the unconditioned response (UCR). The conditioned stimulus (CS) does not yet elicit a response until it is paired with the UCS to form the conditioned response (CR). Therefore, options A, B and D are incorrect.

​Which of These Is True at the Beginning of an Experiment

Which of These Is True at the Beginning of an Experiment