Question

Lorita doesn't like to get shots and each time she gets one, she cries. Last week, she went to the doctor's office. Before the doctor came in, Lorita started crying. In this scenario, explain what parts are the conditioned and unconditioned stimuli and responses.

Answer 1

Answer:In this scenario, the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) is getting a shot, which naturally and automatically elicits an unconditioned response (UCR) of crying from Lorita. The conditioned stimulus (CS) could be any cue that is associated with getting a shot, such as seeing the doctor or being in the doctor's office. Over time, this cue becomes associated with the UCS of getting a shot. Thus, the conditioned response (CR) would be crying when Lorita sees the doctor or is in the doctor's office, even before actually receiving a shot.

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