Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements best defines an altruistic act?
49. Animal Behavior
Animal Behavior
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When Drosophila were exposed to a particular odor and electric shock at the same time, they started to avoid the odor. This is an example of __________.
A
operant conditioning
B
social learning
C
imprinting
D
cognitive mapping
E
classical conditioning
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Identify the key elements of the scenario: Drosophila (fruit flies) are exposed to an odor and an electric shock simultaneously, leading them to avoid the odor in the future.
Understand the concept of classical conditioning: It is a learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired, and a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.
Recognize that in classical conditioning, the neutral stimulus (odor) becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus (electric shock) that naturally and automatically triggers a response (avoidance behavior).
Differentiate classical conditioning from other types of learning: Operant conditioning involves learning through rewards and punishments, social learning involves observing and imitating others, imprinting is a form of learning occurring at a particular life stage, and cognitive mapping involves mental representation of spatial relationships.
Conclude that the scenario describes classical conditioning because the Drosophila learn to associate the odor (neutral stimulus) with the electric shock (unconditioned stimulus), leading to the avoidance of the odor (conditioned response).
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