Question

question 37

which experiment involves the use of classical conditioning?

a - blindfolding someone and timing him to see how long he takes to find a button hidden in a room

b - determining how long it takes a person to learn how to knit if he is only allowed to watch youtube videos of people knitting

c - knowing that a student fears exams, the instructor wears a bright red shirt only on exam day, every exam day, to see how long it is before the red shirt becomes an object of fear to the student

d - rewarding a boy for finishing his vegetables with ice cream and counting how many nights of reinforcement are required before he voluntarily eats his vegetables

Explanation:

Define classical conditioning principles

Using the Classical Conditioning knowledge point, we identify learning via association between an unconditioned stimulus and a neutral stimulus.

Analyze option A

This scenario measures trial-and-error problem solving, which does not involve pairing stimuli to elicit a conditioned response.

Analyze option B

Watching YouTube videos to learn knitting represents observational learning, not classical conditioning.

Analyze option C

An existing fear (unconditioned/conditioned response) of exams (stimulus) is paired with a neutral stimulus (red shirt). Over time, the red shirt alone triggers fear, demonstrating classical conditioning.

Analyze option D

Rewarding a behavior with ice cream to increase its frequency represents operant conditioning through positive reinforcement.

Answer:

• A - blindfolding someone and timing him to see how long he takes to find a button hidden in a room
• B - determining how long it takes a person to learn how to knit if he is only allowed to watch YouTube videos of people knitting
• C - knowing that a student fears exams, the instructor wears a bright red shirt only on exam day, every exam day, to see how long it is before the red shirt becomes an object of fear to the student (Correct answer)
• D - rewarding a boy for finishing his vegetables with ice cream and counting how many nights of reinforcement are required before he voluntarily eats his vegetables