Author Question: Which of the following behaviors best describes an example of classical conditioning? a. an ... (Read 38 times)

Jkov05 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which of the following behaviors best describes an example of classical conditioning?

a. an infant getting excited when seeing the spoon used for feeding
b. a child crying when frightened by a dog
c. children singing when directed by the choir director
d. the dog barking when seeing the master come down the stairs

Question 2

In order to identify potentially harmful metabolic disorders, which of the following tests are performed in every state after birth?

a. PKU (phenylketonuria)
b. Hypothyroidism
c. Both A and B
d. None of the above

yotaSR5 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

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A Correct. An infant getting excited when seeing the spoon used for feeding does best describe an example of classical conditioning.
B Incorrect. A child crying when frightened by a dog does not best describe an example of classical conditioning.
C Incorrect. Children singing when directed by the choir director does not best describe an example of classical conditioning.
D Incorrect. The dog barking when seeing the master come down the stairs does not best describe an example of classical conditioning.

Answer to Question 2

C
PKU and hypothyroidism are tested in every state.