Questions and Answers
What is a neutral stimulus?
A stimulus which initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention.
What is an unconditional stimulus (UCS)?
Any stimulus that can evoke a response without the organism going through any previous learning.
What is an unconditioned response (UCR)?
The unlearned response that occurs naturally in reaction to the unconditioned stimulus.
What is a conditioned stimulus (CS)?
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What is a conditioned response (CR)?
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Study Notes
Classical Conditioning Components
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Neutral Stimulus: A stimulus that does not produce a specific response initially, but captures attention. Example: Car horn in a busy city, which is noticed but considered normal.
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Unconditional Stimulus (UCS): A stimulus that naturally evokes a response without prior learning. Example: The smell of favorite food triggers feelings of hunger automatically.
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Unconditioned Response (UCR): The innate reaction to an unconditioned stimulus that occurs naturally. Example: Reflexively pulling back your hand after touching something hot.
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Conditioned Stimulus (CS): A neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, begins to trigger a conditioned response. Example: A bell that initially does not provoke a reaction in a dog, but eventually signals food due to learned association.
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Conditioned Response (CR): An automatic response developed through training to a previously neutral stimulus. Example: A pet becomes excited upon hearing a can opener, associating the sound with being fed.
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