The abbreviation CR stands for ________.
A) conditional reinforcement
B) contingent reflex
C) conditioned response
D) contingent reflection

Question

The abbreviation CR stands for ________.
A) conditional reinforcement 
B) contingent reflex
C) conditioned response 
D) contingent reflection

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The abbreviation CR stands for conditioned response, which is a learned response that is elicited by a conditioned stimulus after it has been paired with an unconditioned stimulus. Option A, conditional reinforcement, refers to the reinforcement of a response only under certain conditions. Option B, contingent reflex, is not a commonly used term in psychology, and Option D, contingent reflection, is not relevant to classical conditioning.

The Abbreviation CR Stands for ________