Question

when a previously learned behavior disappears because the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus, we call it ______.

generalization
classical conditioning
spontaneous recovery
extinction

Explanation:

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<reasoning>

Analyze the definition of the target psychological process

The question describes a scenario where a previously learned behavior disappears because the conditioned stimulus (CS) is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus (UCS).

Evaluate the given multiple-choice options

• generalization: The tendency to respond to stimuli similar to the conditioned stimulus.
• classical conditioning: The overall learning process of associating stimuli.
• spontaneous recovery: The sudden reappearance of an extinguished conditioned response after a rest period.
• extinction: The gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus.

Match the definition to the correct term

The description perfectly matches the definition of extinction.
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<answer>
<mcq-option>generalization</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>classical conditioning</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>spontaneous recovery</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>extinction</mcq-correct>
</answer>

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Answer:

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Analyze the definition of the target psychological process

The question describes a scenario where a previously learned behavior disappears because the conditioned stimulus (CS) is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus (UCS).

Evaluate the given multiple-choice options

• generalization: The tendency to respond to stimuli similar to the conditioned stimulus.
• classical conditioning: The overall learning process of associating stimuli.
• spontaneous recovery: The sudden reappearance of an extinguished conditioned response after a rest period.
• extinction: The gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus.

Match the definition to the correct term

The description perfectly matches the definition of extinction.
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<mcq-option>generalization</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>classical conditioning</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>spontaneous recovery</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>extinction</mcq-correct>
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