When Micah gets back to the dormitory after jogging around the campus, he likes to take a quick shower before going to class.
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Description
The Shower
When Micah gets back to the dormitory after jogging around the campus, he likes to take a quick shower before going to class. One morning while taking a shower he hears someone flushing a nearby toilet. Suddenly, extremely hot water comes rushing out of the showerhead and Micah experiences excruciating pain. After muttering a few obscenities, he continues showering. A few minutes later, Micah hears another toilet flush and he leaps out of the shower.
What is the unconditioned stimulus?
What is the unconditioned response?
What is the neutral stimulus that becomes the conditioned stimulus?
What is the conditioned response?
Stop the Carousel I Want to Get Off
Molly was ecstatic when she learned her family was going to the state fair next weekend. When her family arrived at the state fair the temperature was in excess of 100(F, but Molly didn't care because she was finally there. Molly stopped and watched some clowns performing next to the carousel. As she watched the silly antics of the clowns with the carousel music playing in the background, Molly got more and more sweaty and uncomfortable. Eventually, she fainted from the heat. After that trip to the state fair, every time Molly hears carousel music she feels a little dizzy.
What is the unconditioned stimulus?
What is the unconditioned response?
What is the neutral stimulus that becomes the conditioned stimulus?
What is the conditioned response?
When Good Tuna Goes Bad
Ryan was really looking forward to lunch because his mother had prepared a tuna salad sandwich. Unfortunately, the mayonnaise she used had been left out too long and was spoiled. Not long after eating the sandwich, Ryan felt sick and had to rush to the bathroom. Thereafter, the mere mention of a tuna sandwich would make Ryan nauseous.
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