Asked by Samantha Kleist on Jun 26, 2024

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After classically conditioning some response, how might one produce extinction of the response?

A) Repeatedly present the UCS alone, without the CS.
B) Repeatedly present the CS alone, without the UCS.
C) Allow for the passage of time without any further training.
D) Punish any responses.

Classical Conditioning

A process of learning through which two stimuli are habitually paired; the response, initially drawn out by the second stimulus, is eventually evoked by just the first stimulus.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually triggers a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that instinctively and automatically induces a response without previously being learned.

  • Recognize mechanisms that amplify or diminish conditioned reactions, including acquisition and extinction.
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Humaira ShamimJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Extinction refers to the decrease in the conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus (CS) is presented repeatedly without the unconditioned stimulus (UCS). Therefore, choice B is the best option as it involves repeatedly presenting the CS alone, without the UCS, which will eventually lead to extinction of the conditioned response. The other options are not related to the process of extinction.