Classical Conditioning (Pavlov) Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

UCS: food = The object or event that originally produces the natural response. UCR: salvation = A behavior that occurs naturally due to a given stimulus. NS: bell = A new stimulus that doesn't produce a response. CS: bell = Neutral stimulus that, through repeated association with an unconditioned stimulus, begins to elicit a conditioned response. CR: salvation = An automatic response to the conditioned stimulus.

What is classical conditioning?

A type of learning in which an organism comes to associate stimuli.

What does Little Albert's experiment demonstrate?

Fear can be conditioned. (correct)

Conditioned responses can be learned. (correct)

Animals do not exhibit learned behaviors.

Responses to stimuli are always involuntary.

What is a neutral stimulus?

A new stimulus that doesn't produce a response. Signup and view all the answers

What is an unconditioned stimulus?

The object or event that originally produces the natural response. Signup and view all the answers

What is an unconditioned response?

A behavior that occurs naturally due to a given stimulus. Signup and view all the answers

What is a conditioned response?

An automatic response to the conditioned stimulus. Signup and view all the answers

What is a conditioned stimulus?

A neutral stimulus that, through repeated association with an unconditioned stimulus, begins to elicit a conditioned response. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the scenario involving a shot at the doctor's office.

Whenever a child goes to the doctor, he gets a shot that hurts him and makes him cry. Eventually, the child begins to cry as he walks into the doctor's office. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Classical Conditioning Overview

Classical conditioning is a learning process involving the association between a neutral stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus.
This type of learning is also known as Pavlovian or respondent conditioning.

Key Components of Classical Conditioning

Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS): A stimulus that naturally produces a response without prior learning (e.g., food).
Unconditioned Response (UCR): The natural reaction to the unconditioned stimulus (e.g., salivation).
Neutral Stimulus (NS): A stimulus that initially does not elicit any response (e.g., bell).
Conditioned Stimulus (CS): The neutral stimulus that, after association with the UCS, begins to elicit a response (e.g., bell).
Conditioned Response (CR): The learned reaction to the conditioned stimulus (e.g., salivation in response to the bell).

Pavlov's Experiment with Dogs

In Pavlov's experiment, dogs learned to salivate at the sound of a bell after it was repeatedly paired with the presentation of food.

Little Albert Experiment

In the Little Albert experiment:
- UCS: Hammer noise used to scare the child.
- UCR: Crying due to fear.
- NS: A rat, initially a neutral stimulus.
- CS: The rat became a conditioned stimulus after being associated with the hammer noise.
- CR: Crying in response to the rat.

Real-Life Example of Classical Conditioning

A child's experience at the doctor’s office:
- UCS: Shot received during a visit.
- UCR: Crying due to the shot.
- NS: The doctor’s office initially does not elicit a fear response.
- CS: The doctor's office becomes a conditioned stimulus due to the association with painful shots.
- CR: The child begins to cry upon just entering the doctor’s office, anticipating the shot.

Summary of Definitions

Neutral Stimulus: Stimulus that does not produce a response before conditioning.
Unconditioned Stimulus: Event that generates a natural response without conditioning.
Unconditioned Response: Innate reaction resulting from an unconditioned stimulus.
Conditioned Response: Learned reaction to a conditioned stimulus.
Conditioned Stimulus: Originally neutral stimulus that elicits a response after conditioning.

Description

Test your knowledge of classical conditioning concepts with these flashcards. Learn about the key terms such as unconditioned stimulus, conditioned response, and more. Perfect for students studying psychology or anyone interested in behavioral learning theories.