Question 1

Of the following,which is usually not involved when systematic desensitization is used to treat a phobia-
A)an emetic
B)progressive relaxation
C)fear hierarchy
D)imagination

Accepted Answer

An emetic (a substance that induces vomiting) is not typically involved in systematic desensitization, which is a behavioral therapy technique used to treat phobias by gradually exposing the person to the feared object or situation while they remain relaxed. The other options - progressive relaxation, fear hierarchy, and imagination - are all key components of systematic desensitization.

Question 2

If some pictures are paired with positive adjectives and other pictures of faces with negative adjectives,a person may start to like the first set of faces and dislike the second.This is an example of
A)generalization
B)rapid reacquisition
C)evaluative conditioning
D)disinhibition

Accepted Answer

This is an example of evaluative conditioning, which is the process by which emotions become attached to stimuli through classical conditioning. In this case, the positive or negative adjectives are the unconditioned stimuli that elicit positive or negative emotions, respectively, and the faces are the neutral stimuli that become associated with those emotions through repeated pairings. This can lead to a preference for the faces paired with positive adjectives and a dislike for the faces paired with negative adjectives.

Question 3

Taste aversions are
A)not long-lasting
B)formed only after many CS-US pairings
C)not limited to poisonous foods
D)both b and c but not a

Accepted Answer

The answer of Taste aversions are
A)not long-lasting
B)formed only after many...

Question 4

Studies on classical conditioning of the immune system have shown that
A)a neutral stimulus can become a CS that weakens immune system activity
B)a neutral stimulus can become a CS that strengthens immune system activity
C)presentation of a CS can increase the activity of natural killer cells
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that a neutral stimulus can become a CS that weakens immune system activity (option A), and also that a neutral stimulus can become a CS that strengthens immune system activity (option B). Furthermore, presentation of a CS can increase the activity of natural killer cells (option C). Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 5

In the classical-conditioning treatment of nocturnal enuresis,the sound of the buzzer or alarm is
A)the US
B)the CS
C)the UR
D)the CR

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

In aversive counterconditioning treatment for alcoholism,the taste of alcohol is
A)the US
B)the CS
C)both a and b
D)neither a nor b

Accepted Answer

In aversive counterconditioning treatment for alcoholism, the taste of alcohol is the conditioned stimulus (CS), as it is what is being paired with an unpleasant US (such as an electric shock or a drug that induces nausea) in order to create a negative association with alcohol. Therefore, the correct choice is B, the CS.

Question 7

Aversive counterconditioning has been used to treat all of the following except
A)smoking
B)nocturnal enuresis
C)sexual deviations
D)alcoholism

Accepted Answer

Aversive counterconditioning has been used to treat smoking, sexual deviations, and alcoholism. However, it is not an appropriate treatment for nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) as it may lead to emotional harm and does not address the underlying physiological causes. Alternative treatments such as bedwetting alarms and medication are more effective and appropriate for this condition.

Question 8

Suppose a child is knocked down by a large dog and develops a fear of the dog.Later the child frequently sees this dog in front of a neighbor's house,and develops a fear of the neighbor's house.This example illustrates
A)second-order conditioning
B)generalization
C)discrimination
D)spontaneous recovery

Accepted Answer

The answer of Suppose a child is knocked down by...

Quiz 3: Basic Principles of Classical Conditioning

Of the following,which is usually not involved when systematic desensitization is used to treat a phobia-

If some pictures are paired with positive adjectives and other pictures of faces with negative adjectives,a person may start to like the first set of faces and dislike the second.This is an example of

Taste aversions are

Studies on classical conditioning of the immune system have shown that

In the classical-conditioning treatment of nocturnal enuresis,the sound of the buzzer or alarm is

In aversive counterconditioning treatment for alcoholism,the taste of alcohol is

Aversive counterconditioning has been used to treat all of the following except

Suppose a child is knocked down by a large dog and develops a fear of the dog.Later the child frequently sees this dog in front of a neighbor's house,and develops a fear of the neighbor's house.This example illustrates