Behaviorism Assignment2013

Behaviorism Assignment Name____________________
Each example is either classical or operant conditioning.
If it is classical conditioning diagram the example like this using the Pavlov example:
US --- UR
Meat Salivating

CS -- CR
Bell Salivating

If the example is operant conditioning, diagram the example like this:

Behavior -- Positive or Negative Reinforcement or Punishment

Case 1: Blake routinely checks the coin return slots of the vending machines that he passes. Sometimes he finds change in the coin returns.
Is this an example of operant or classical conditioning?
Please diagram the example.
This example is operant conditioning:

Finding change in the coin return -- Positive Reinforcement

Case 2: Alex’s cat, Mr. Bigglesworth is terrified of the vacuum cleaner. When Alex vacuums near Mr. Bigglesworth he hisses, arches his back, and swats at the vacuum cleaner. Alex has noticed that now, as soon as she gets the vacuum cleaner out, even if it is off, Mr. Bigglesworth starts growling.
Is this an example of operant or classical conditioning?
Diagram the example.
This example is classical conditioning:
US --- UR
Sound/closeness of vacuum hissing/growling

CS -- CR
Sight of vacuum hissing/growling

Case 3: Briana went to a friend’s wedding and met a very attractive man, Ben, at her table. They had a great time talking and dancing throughout the evening. The last dance was to a song by the Dave Matthews Band. Ben and Briana have since “friended” each other on their facebook pages and called a few times. Briana now finds herself smiling and happy whenever she hears a Dave Matthews song.
Is this an example of operant or classical conditioning?
Diagram the example.
Example is classical conditioning:
US --- UR
Dancing to Dave Matthews song Smiling and happy

CS -- CR
Hearing Dave Matthews song Smiling and happy

Case 4: Chris is bitten by the neighbor's wiener