Question

When planning a classical conditioning experiment, what is the goal of the researcher?

A to teach the subject to respond to a conditioned response

B. to teach the subject to respond to the conditioned stimulus

C to teach the subject to respond to the unconditioned stimulus

D to teach the subject to respond to an unconditioned response

Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

To teach the subject to respond to a conditioned stimulus.

Step-by-step explanation:

The aim of a classical conditioning experiment is to condition the subject to respond to a conditioned stimulus. This is based on Pavlov’s classical conditioning of associative learning through higher-order thinking.

This conditioning basically involves learning a process through association of a stimulus and response system. This is done through three stages – before, during, and after conditioning – where the response to a stimulus is observed.

According to Pavlov’s theory,

• Unconditioned stimulus leads to an unconditioned response
• Neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus leads to unconditioned response
• Conditioned stimulus leads to a conditioned response.