Asked by Gaurav Kumar Dhenkawat on Jun 20, 2024
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When Brett was 6 years old,his older sister hid in his closet,then unexpectedly jumped out and scared him when he came into his dark bedroom.Brett is still terrified of the dark even as an adult.Based on principles of classical conditioning,what is Brett's fear of the dark
A) a result of counterconditioning
B) an unconditioned response
C) a conditioned response
D) a result of observational learning
Conditioned Response
A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has been repeatedly paired with an unconditioned stimulus that naturally induces that response.
Classical Conditioning
A learning process through which an association is formed between two stimuli, leading to a learned response to a previously neutral stimulus.
Observational Learning
A method where people alter their behavior or learn new facts through the observation of others' activities.
- Comprehend the fundamentals of classical conditioning and recognize different components like the conditioned stimulus, unconditioned stimulus, conditioned response, and unconditioned response.
Verified Answer
CG
Casey GutierrezJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Brett's fear of the dark is a conditioned response because it was learned through association with the unconditioned stimulus (his sister jumping out and scaring him) and the conditioned stimulus (the dark).
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the fundamentals of classical conditioning and recognize different components like the conditioned stimulus, unconditioned stimulus, conditioned response, and unconditioned response.