Download Psy 113 Assignment 3: Learning Activities 10 points DUE Monday 2

Psy 113 Assignment 3: Learning Activities 10 points DUE Monday 2/25
Does NOT need to be typed—be sure writing is legible
Examples of classical and operant conditioning--read through each example and
respond with the correct term.
Classical Conditioning:
The Troublesome Shower
Martin likes to take a shower in the men’s locker room after working out. During one
such shower, he hears someone flushing a nearby toilet. Suddenly, boiling-hot water rushes out of
the shower head, causing Martin serious discomfort. As he continues the shower, he hears another
toilet flush and immediately jumps out from under the shower head.
What is the unconditioned response (UCR)? (The UCR is the involuntary, “hard-wired”
reaction that does not need to be learned.)
What is the unconditioned stimulus (UCS)? (The UCS is the event that automatically
elicits the involuntary response.)
What is the conditioned response (CR)? (The CR is the new behavior that is acquired
through learning.)
What is the conditioned stimulus (CS)? (The CS is the event that takes on new meaning
through conditioning.)
The Water Show
Jeanette was happy when she heard her family’s plan to go to a water sports show. Then
she heard the weather report, which predicted temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. Jeanette
suspected that the weather would be hard to bear, but she went to the show. As she watched the
water skiers perform taxing routines to the blaring organ music, she got more and more sweaty
and uncomfortable. Eventually, she fainted from the heat. After the family outing, Jeanette could
never again hear organ music without feeling a little dizzy.
Unconditioned Response:
Unconditioned Stimulus:
Conditioned Response:
Conditioned Stimulus:
The Trouble with Tuna
Brian was really looking forward to lunch. His mother had prepared a tuna salad
sandwich. Unfortunately, the mayonnaise she used had been left out too long and was tainted. Not
long after eating, Brian felt extremely nauseated and had to rush to the bathroom. Thereafter, the
mere mention of a tuna sandwich would send Brian scurrying to the bathroom with a rolling
stomach.
UCR:
UCS:
CR:
CS:
Captain Hook
Captain Hook had a nasty encounter with a crocodile in Never-Never Land. As a result of
the battle, he lost his hand to the croc, which also swallowed an alarm clock. Fortunately for
Hook, the loud ticking warned him of the hungry croc;s approach. Unfortunately for Hook, any
clock’s ticking now ushers in a full-blown anxiety attack.
CR:
UCS:
CS:
UCR:
As a child you were playing in the yard one day when a neighbor’s cat wandered over. Your
mother (who has a terrible fear of animals) screamed and snatched you into her arms. Her
behavior caused you to cry. Now you have a fear of cats.
Identify the CS
Identify the UCS
What is the CR
What is the UCR
Principles of Operant Conditioning
Positive Reinforcement; When a behavior is followed by favorable outcome, the
behavior is likely to be strengthened in the future.
Negative Reinforcement: A response that leads to the removal of an unpleasant stimulus.
Punishment: When a behavior is followed by an unpleasant outcome, the behavior may
decrease in the future.
Positive Punishment: adminster aversive stimulus (+)
Negative Punishment: withdraw desirable stimulus (-)
Extinction: When a behavior has no meaningful consequence, the behavior will decrease
in the future.
For each of the following examples, identify the type of operant condition that is
taking place: positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment or
extinction. (Identify whether the consequences for person performing the behavior
was good, bad, or none. Consider whether the behavior is likely to increase or
decrease in future)
Fred gets a speeding ticket
A student volunteers to answer a tough question in class, and the teacher comments
favorably on quality of students’ contribution. Student answers other questions.
Because Tameka earned an A in each of her classes, she doesn’t have to do her usual
chore of vacuuming this month. She’s now even more motivated to study.
A child is sent to his room with no supper after presenting a bad report card.
Little Joey gets yelled at when he acts up in class. Now he’s acting up even more.
Two kids, who usually fight when together, finally play very nice together. Dad peeks in
and sighs “at last, they are getting along”. He returns to work without saying anything to
them.
When Olivia makes rude noises at the dinner table, she gets her mouth washed out with
soap. She doesn’t make rude noises that often anymore.
Dad and tot enter the checkout lane of the supermarket. When the child screams for
candy, dad pops a sucker in her mouth to quiet her down. (child screaming is the focus)
A spoiled child is being driven by a fast-food restaurant when he begins screaming that
he must have French fries or he won’t survive. The parents give in and drive in for a
large supply. (parents behavior is the focus)
A child learns to stop fighting with his brother after the fight leads to suspension of the
child's TV-viewing privileges.
Ray came home past his curfew, so he was not allowed to drive for the following week.
He hasn’t missed a curfew since.
Josie has a glass of wine after work to relieve her anxiety
A child spills milk all over the supper table, and mom (having had a bad day) takes child
from high chair and spanks him.
A student has a terrible headache after an intense preparation period for a test. He takes
two aspirin to make it go away.
Chandler’s girlfriend, Monica, keeps bugging him to take her dancing. He finally agrees,
and she quits bugging him. The next time she starts bugging him, he quickly agrees to do
whatever it is.
John is expelled from school for cheating on an exam.
Monica’s boyfriend, Chandler, gives in when she starts bugging him about something.
Now whenever she wants something, she just starts bugging him. (Monica’s behavior is
changing.)
Jack finally takes out the garbage in order to get his father to stop pestering him.