Paired Exposure

Definition

Paired exposure refers to the process in which two stimuli are repeatedly presented together, resulting in the association of one stimulus with a response that is naturally elicited by the other stimulus.

Related terms

Classical Conditioning:

Classical conditioning is a type of learning where an organism learns to associate two stimuli and anticipate events. (e.g., Pavlov's dogs associating the sound of a bell with receiving food)

Unconditioned Stimulus:

An unconditioned stimulus is something that naturally elicits a response without any prior learning. (e.g., smelling delicious food and salivating)

Conditioned Response:

A conditioned response is a learned response that occurs after being paired with an initially neutral stimulus. (e.g., salivating at the sound of a bell after it has been associated with food)