key term - Conditioned Response

Definition

A conditioned response is a learned reaction to a conditioned stimulus that occurs because of previous conditioning.

Related terms

Classical Conditioning:

A type of learning where an organism learns to associate two stimuli, leading to new behaviors.

Operant Conditioning:

A type of learning where behavior is strengthened if followed by reinforcement or diminished if followed by punishment.

Extinction (in psychology): The disappearance of a previously learned behavior when the behavior is not reinforced.