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:
Mariah developed a fear of the water when she fell off a river raft last summer. This year she took swimming lessons and thought she had finally overcome her fear of water. She was eagerly looking forward to an upcoming rafting trip, however, as soon as she stepped onto the raft she was instantly terrified again. 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
A. Unconditioned stimulus: Falling in the river.
B. Unconditioned response: Fear.
C. Conditioned stimulus: Raft.
D. Conditioned response: Fear.