Initial Stage

Definition

The initial stage, also known as acquisition, refers to the phase in classical conditioning when a neutral stimulus becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Related terms

Neutral Stimulus:

A neutral stimulus is a stimulus that initially does not elicit any particular response or reaction.

Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS): An unconditioned stimulus is a stimulus that naturally triggers a response without prior learning.

Classical Conditioning:

Classical conditioning is a type of learning in which an organism learns to associate two stimuli and anticipate events.