Asked by Emily Lezniak on Jul 23, 2024
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In the study done by John Watson and Rosalie Rayner the unconditioned stimulus was__________
A) a bell.
B) a gong.
C) a steel bar and hammer.
D) a starter's pistol.
Unconditioned Stimulus
In classical conditioning, it is an inherently significant stimulus that automatically triggers a reflexive response without prior learning.
Steel Bar
A long piece of metal that is typically used in construction and manufacturing due to its strength and durability.
Watson And Rayner
are known for their 1920 experiment on classical conditioning with "Little Albert," demonstrating that emotional responses could be conditioned.
- Determine the responsibilities of conditioned stimuli (CS) and unconditioned stimuli (US) in the context of classical conditioning.
Verified Answer
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Tanupriya SandhuJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
In the study done by Watson and Rayner, the unconditioned stimulus was a loud steel bar that was struck with a hammer, which produced a loud and startling sound. This was used to elicit a fear response in a young boy named Little Albert, who was the subject of their experiment.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the responsibilities of conditioned stimuli (CS) and unconditioned stimuli (US) in the context of classical conditioning.