Classical Conditioning Experiments

Definition

Classical conditioning experiments refer to scientific studies that explore the process of learning associations between stimuli and responses through repeated pairings.

Theoretical Perspectives

Classical Conditioning is a foundational concept within the behaviorist perspective, positing that learning occurs through associations between stimuli and responses.

Study And Research Findings

Pavlov's experiments with dogs form the cornerstone of classical conditioning research, demonstrating that neutral stimuli can evoke conditioned responses when paired with unconditioned stimuli.

Related terms

Unconditioned Stimulus (US):

In classical conditioning experiments, the unconditioned stimulus is a stimulus that naturally elicits a response without any prior learning.

Conditioned Stimulus (CS):

The conditioned stimulus is initially neutral but becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a response through repeated pairings.

Conditioned Response (CR):

The conditioned response is the learned response that occurs due to the association between the conditioned stimulus and unconditioned stimulus.