Stimulus-Response Pairings

Definition

Stimulus-response pairings refer to the process in which a response becomes associated with a particular stimulus through classical or operant conditioning.

Related terms

Unconditioned Stimulus (US):

A stimulus that naturally triggers a response without any learning needed.

Conditioned Stimulus (CS):

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being repeatedly paired with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually triggers a conditioned response.

Conditioned Response (CR):

The learned reaction to the conditioned stimulus.