Unconditional Stimulus (US): A stimulus that elicits an unconditional (unlearned) response Neutral Stimulus (NS): A stimulus that, by itself, does not elicit an unconditioned response Unconditional response (UR): An unlearned response elicited by an unconditional stimulus Conditional stimulus (CS): A stimulus that elicits a conditional (learned) response Conditional response (CR): A learned response elicited by a conditional stimulus
1. A child always has his teddy bear with him when his parents tuck him in. When his parents are away, the teddy bear comforts him. US_____________ UR______________________CS_______________CR__________________
2. A song continues to evoke excitement in a woman who heard the song during her first kiss with a person to whom she was strongly attracted. US_____________ UR______________________CS_______________CR__________________
3. A stuntman is seriously injured while doing a stunt on a motorcycle. Thereafter, he is uneasy around motorcycles. US_____________ UR______________________CS_______________CR__________________
4. As a child you watched your mother make fudge. During these experiences she was always smiling and affectionate, and the two of you laughed as you ate the batter left in the mixing bowl. Years later, you enter a candy store where fudge is being made, and you suddenly find yourself feeling warm and happy. US_____________ UR______________________CS_______________CR__________________
5. A cyclist was attached by a dog while riding down a country road. On subsequent trips down that road, the cyclist’s heart pumps extra fast and he experiences heightened anxiety. US_____________ UR______________________CS_______________CR__________________
1. The parental affection comforted the child, the child associated this parental affection with the teddy bear that was tucked in.
US:. Parental Affection
UR: Comfort
CS : Teddy Bear
CR : Comfort.
2. The woman has associated the song with her first kiss, thus,
US: First Kiss
UR : Excitement
CS : Song
CR: Excitement.
3. The pain and uneasiness of injury of the accident has been associated with the motorcycle, thus,
US: Serious Injuries.
UR : Pain and uneasiness
CS : Motorcycles
CR : Uneasiness.
4. The taste of the bater and the mother's affection has been associated with the fudge, thus,
US: Taste of batter and mother's affection.
UR: Happiness and laughter.
CS : Viewing of fudge making.
CR : Happiness and smile.
5. The attack of the dog, and the fear and pain is associated with the road, where the incident happened.
US: Attack of the dog
UR : Fear
CS : The road
CR : Anxiety.
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