CLASSICAL CONDITIONING
Classical conditioning is learning through association and was discovered by Pavlov. In
simple terms, two stimuli are linked together to produce a new learned response in a
person or animal (Dr. Saul McLeod, 2018).
Four Important Factors in Classical Conditioning:
1. The Unconditioned Stimulus (US)
-unconditioned = unlearned
-elicits a response automatically
-unconditionally, naturally, and automatically triggers a response.
-(e.g., FOOD)
2. The Unconditioned Response (UR) behavior
-the reflexive response to a stimulus-automatically produces.
-unlearned response occurs naturally in response to the unconditioned stimulus.
-(e.g., SALIVATION)
3. The Conditioned Stimulus (CS)
-was neutral, now elicits conditioned response after being paired with an unconditioned
stimulus.
-a previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with the unconditioned
stimulus, eventually comes to trigger a conditioned response.
-(e.g., Plate)
4. The Conditioned Response behavior
-a response elicited by the conditioned stimulus.
-occurs after the conditioned stimulus is associated with the unconditioned stimulus.
-learned response to the previously neutral stimulus.
-(e.g., SALIVATION)
Classical Conditioning - learning occurs when pair neutral stimulus with an
unconditioned stimulus.
Neutral: does not yet produce automatic response.