The procedure illustrated in this figure will result in
A) sensitization of the Aplysia gill-withdrawal reflex.
B) classical conditioning of the Aplysia gill-withdrawal reflex.
C) habituation of the Aplysia gill-withdrawal reflex.
D) extinction of the Aplysia gill-withdrawal reflex.

Question

The procedure illustrated in this figure will result in
A) sensitization of the Aplysia gill-withdrawal reflex. 
B) classical conditioning of the Aplysia gill-withdrawal reflex. 
C) habituation of the Aplysia gill-withdrawal reflex. 
D) extinction of the Aplysia gill-withdrawal reflex.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The procedure illustrated in the figure involves pairing a light with a shock to the tail of the Aplysia, which leads to a classical conditioning of the Aplysia gill-withdrawal reflex. The light becomes a conditioned stimulus that elicits the gill-withdrawal reflex even without the presence of the shock.

The Procedure Illustrated in This Figure Will Result in