1. Explain how you would evoke a startle response (reflex) using classical conditioning in an unsuspecting friend using an abnormal signal (produces the reflex).Describeyour friend's reflex response and a signal that will produce that reflex response; then choose another signal for the reflex and predict the outcome of using that signal.Clearly label the Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS), Unconditioned Response (UCR), Conditioned Stimulus (CS), and Conditioned Response (CR).Include a description of the setting and process for this hypothetical situation.
2. Describe how you would use operant conditioning, with a program of shaping, to get a messyroommate to make his/her bed neatly.Include and label the antecedent stimulus, response, and reinforcement of the changing program standards, and a method of self-regulation for the roommate.
3. In a hypotheticalpsychology internship, you have encountered a child with destructive tendencies.She bites herself, her dog, and your bag of supplies.Being afraid for her safety and your own well-being, you institute a plan to change her behavior.Suggest a punishment, with her possible reactions to that punishment.Then, try substituting an alternative behavior by reinforcing an incompatible response.Label the antecedent stimulus for the biting response, Punishment I or II, escape or avoidance, and the reinforcement for the new named response.What do you consider to be the best theory or method for improving this child's behavior?
4. Give an example of a situation where you can model more effective behavior for someone whom you could positively influence.Describein detail: yourself (the model), the observer, the behavior, and the reinforcement using at least 5principles of Social Learning Theory.