Question

( DT / 5 due Wednesday: 2)
Point Value = 10 (For a four questions)



Cite the principle(s) of Classical or Operant Conditioning that maybe used to explain each of the following questions. Be sure to giveexamples (your own) to clarify your position(s).


When referring to Classical Conditioning question(s) pleaseidentify the UCS, UCR, CS and CR in each of your examples. (UCS=US)(UCR=UR)



Directions: When answering the first three questions below setupeach using the following format:


UCS =


UCR =


CS =


CR =





Then briefly describe the process on how you would answer eachquestion.


1 .How would you train a dog to salivate when he sees the TV set inyour home turn on or a coffee maker start even though it can’t eatthese things?


2. If you have learned to fear beagles (or any specific dog forthat matter), why might you also be scared of German shepherds?What principle of conditioning apples here?


3. Using the principles of conditioning how might you explain agiven phobia? (Please cite a specific phobia and explain how youmight treat this phobia).


4. How can operant conditioning principles account for the manysuperstitious rituals that people have? (Hint: A type ofreinforcement applies here)