key term - Pavlovian Conditioning

Definition

Pavlovian conditioning, also known as classical conditioning, is a type of learning in which an organism learns to associate two stimuli and respond accordingly. It involves the process of pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response.

Related terms

Unconditioned Stimulus:

An unconditioned stimulus is something that naturally triggers an automatic response without any prior learning.

Conditioned Response:

A conditioned response refers to a learned response that occurs as a result of pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus.

Neutral Stimulus:

A neutral stimulus does not initially trigger any particular response but becomes associated with the unconditioned stimulus through repetition.