Classical Conditioning

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What is a Conditioned Stimulus?

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A previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, becomes capable of producing a conditioned response. Example: In Pavlov’s experiment, the bowl becomes a conditioned stimulus after being associated with food.

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What is a Conditioned Response?

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A learned response to a conditioned stimulus. Example: In Pavlov’s experiment, the dog salivating at the sight of the bowl, even when it’s empty.

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What is an Unconditioned Stimulus?

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A naturally occurring stimulus that leads to an involuntary and unlearned response. Example: In Pavlov’s experiment, the food is the unconditioned stimulus.

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What is an Unconditioned Response?

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An involuntary and unlearned response to an unconditioned stimulus. Example: The dog salivating when it sees food.

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What is a Neutral Stimulus?

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A stimulus that initially produces no specific response until it is paired with an unconditioned stimulus. Example: The bell before it is associated with food.

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What was Ivan Pavlov originally studying?

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Ivan Pavlov was originally studying how dogs' digestive systems work.

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What is the role of reinforcement in classical conditioning?

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Reinforcement strengthens the association between the conditioned stimulus and the conditioned response, making the learning process more effective.

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What is extinction in classical conditioning?

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Extinction occurs when the conditioned response decreases or disappears after repeated presentations of the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus.

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What is spontaneous recovery?

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Spontaneous recovery is the reappearance of a conditioned response after a period of rest following extinction.

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What is generalization in classical conditioning?

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Generalization is the tendency for the conditioned response to be elicited by stimuli that are similar to the conditioned stimulus.