Pavlov

Definition

Ivan Pavlov was a Russian physiologist who is best known for his research on classical conditioning. He conducted experiments with dogs to understand the process of learning and how behavior can be influenced by conditioned stimuli.

Related terms

Classical Conditioning:

The process of learning where an organism associates two stimuli together, resulting in a learned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus:

A stimulus that naturally triggers a response without any prior learning or conditioning.

Conditioned Response:

The learned response to a previously neutral stimulus after it has been paired with an unconditioned stimulus.