Question

Which of the following is an example of an innate UCS-UCR connection?




sneezing in response to pepper








a temper tantrum








raising your hand before asking a question in a classroom setting








learning to ride a bike by watching your older brother doing so



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I believe (learning to ride a bike by watching your older brother doing so ) is the answer. However, I am not sure........ someone help. I can't go to my next homework assignment until I answer this. :(

Answers

Ms. Sue
I suggest you study the explanation of unconditioned stimulus and unconditioned response (UCS and UCR) in this site.

http://www.cliffsnotes.com/study_guide/Classical-Conditioning.topicArticleId-25438,articleId-25345.html

In light of that knowledge, does your answer make sense?
PsyDAG
<B>Classical conditioning</B> is characterized by several factors.

I. The key relationship is associating <B>antecedent</B> events.

II. It originates with <B>reflexive</B> behavior. The behavior is "built in."

III. Classical conditioning is essentially a process of <B>stimulus substitution</B>. The response essentially remains the same.

IV. The response is <B>elicited</B>, since the behavior is reflexive.
Anonymous
snezzing