Identify each of the key features of Classical Conditioning in each of the follo
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Question
Identify each of the key features of Classical Conditioning in each of the following examples:
Holly was dancing with her new boyfriend at an Elvis tribute. When the band started playing "Can't Help Falling in Love with You" her boyfriend gave her a long, passionate kiss, which Holly found very enjoyable. Now Holly finds that every time she hears "Can't Help Falling in Love with You" on the radio, she becomes a little flushed. In this example, identify each of the following:
a. the unconditioned stimulus ______________________________________
b. the unconditioned response _____________________________________
c. the conditioned stimulus ________________________________________
d. the conditioned response _______________________________________
Explanation / Answer
1. The unconditioned stimulus is the kiss.
2. The unconditioned response is pleasure.
3. The conditioned stimulus is the song, ‘Can’t help falling in love with you’
4. The conditioned response is pleasure.