AP Psychology - Learning

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What is behaviorism?

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Behaviorism is a psychological perspective that focuses on observable behaviors and the ways they're learned, emphasizing the role of environmental factors.

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What is classical conditioning?

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Classical conditioning is a type of learning in which a person links two or more stimuli and anticipates events.

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What is a conditioned stimulus?

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A conditioned stimulus is a previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

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What is an unconditioned stimulus?

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An unconditioned stimulus is a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior learning.

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What is an unconditioned response?

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An unconditioned response is an unlearned, naturally occurring reaction to an unconditioned stimulus.

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What is a conditioned response?

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A conditioned response is a learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

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Who is Ivan Pavlov?

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Ivan Pavlov was a Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, particularly his experiments with dogs.

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Who is John Watson?

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John Watson was an American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism and is known for his work on classical conditioning.

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What is the significance of Pavlov's dog experiments?

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Pavlov's dog experiments demonstrated how a neutral stimulus can become a conditioned stimulus through association with an unconditioned stimulus.

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What is the role of reinforcement in learning?

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Reinforcement is a process that increases the likelihood of a behavior by providing a consequence that is rewarding.