Classical conditioning is a type of learning where an originally neutral stimulus becomes associated with an emotional or physiological response after being repeatedly paired with an unconditioned stimulus that elicits a natural response. Key terms in classical conditioning include the unconditioned stimulus, which automatically elicits an unconditioned response, and the conditioned stimulus, which was originally neutral but after conditioning can elicit a conditioned response similar to the unconditioned response due to its association with the unconditioned stimulus through repeated pairing. Classical conditioning involves simple association formation and learning processes.
Classical Conditioning :
Alearning process in which
an originally neutral stimulus
becomes associated with a
particular physiological or
emotional response.
Classical Conditioning
Terminology
Conditioned Stimulus(CS) Formerly
the neutral stimulus, having been paired
with the unconditioned stimulus, elicits
the same response. That response
depends upon its consistent pairing with
the UCR.