Asked by William Knott on May 26, 2024

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Which childhood behaviours could be easily explained by classical conditioning

A)  a toddler becoming potty-trained
B)  a child learning to fear the dentist 
C)  a child learning to pick up her toys
D)  a child learning to feed himself

Classical Conditioning

An educational method that develops through the connection between a stimulus in the environment and a stimulus that naturally occurs, resulting in a conditioned response.

Potty-Trained

The process by which a young child learns to use the toilet for urination and defecation voluntarily.

Fear Dentist

Anxiety or fear associated with visiting the dentist, often resulting in avoidance of dental care.

  • Connect principles of classical conditioning with patterns of behavior and responses of an emotional nature.
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Andrea RamsudhMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Classical conditioning can explain the development of a fear response such as associating the dental visit with pain or discomfort. This learned fear can then lead to avoidance and anxiety when faced with the dentist.