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What is a conditioned response (CR)?
What is a conditioned response (CR)?
A learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus that has become conditioned through repeated association.
How does a neutral stimulus (NS) become a conditioned stimulus (CS)?
How does a neutral stimulus (NS) become a conditioned stimulus (CS)?
By being paired repeatedly with an unconditioned stimulus (US).
Extinction happens when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly paired with the unconditioned stimulus.
Extinction happens when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly paired with the unconditioned stimulus.
False
What is spontaneous recovery?
What is spontaneous recovery?
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Which of the following is an application of classical conditioning in behavior modification?
Which of the following is an application of classical conditioning in behavior modification?
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What did Ivan Pavlov discover through his experiments?
What did Ivan Pavlov discover through his experiments?
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What was the unconditioned stimulus (US) in Pavlov's experiments?
What was the unconditioned stimulus (US) in Pavlov's experiments?
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In the context of classical conditioning, if a bell rings before food is presented, the bell is initially a ______.
In the context of classical conditioning, if a bell rings before food is presented, the bell is initially a ______.
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Study Notes
Classical Conditioning
Conditioned Responses
- A conditioned response (CR) is a learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus (NS) that has become conditioned through repeated association.
- The CR occurs after the NS has been paired multiple times with an unconditioned stimulus (US) that naturally elicits a response (unconditioned response, UR).
- Example: Salivation in dogs when a bell (NS) is rung after conditioning with food (US).
Neutral Stimuli
- Neutral stimuli are stimuli that initially do not trigger any particular response until they are associated with an unconditioned stimulus.
- During conditioning, the NS becomes a conditioned stimulus (CS) when paired with the US.
- Example: A bell is a neutral stimulus before being associated with food.
Extinction and Spontaneous Recovery
- Extinction occurs when the CS is presented without the US repeatedly, leading to a decrease in the CR over time.
- The CR becomes weaker and eventually disappears when reinforcement ceases.
- Spontaneous Recovery is the reappearance of a CR after a rest period following extinction, suggesting that the learned association is not entirely forgotten.
Applications in Behavior Modification
- Classical conditioning techniques are applied in various therapy settings, including:
- Aversion Therapy: Associating an undesirable behavior with an unpleasant stimulus (e.g., nausea with alcohol consumption).
- Systematic Desensitization: Gradually exposing individuals to anxiety-producing stimuli paired with relaxation to reduce fear responses.
- Conditioning in Advertising: Associating products with positive emotions or experiences to influence consumer behavior.
Pavlov's Experiments
- Ivan Pavlov conducted experiments with dogs to study digestion, inadvertently discovering classical conditioning.
- Key components of his experiments:
- Dogs were presented with food (US) and naturally salivated (UR).
- A bell (NS) was rung before food was presented several times.
- Eventually, dogs salivated (CR) upon hearing the bell alone.
- His work established foundational concepts in behaviorism and demonstrated the principles of learning through association.
Conditioned Responses
- A conditioned response (CR) is a learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus (NS).
- The CR occurs after the NS is paired multiple times with an unconditioned stimulus (US).
- The US naturally elicits a response called the unconditioned response (UR).
- Example: Dogs salivating when a bell rings after conditioning with food.
Neutral Stimuli
- Neutral stimuli don't trigger any specific response until they are associated with an unconditioned stimulus.
- During conditioning, the NS becomes a conditioned stimulus (CS) when paired with the US.
- Example: A bell is a neutral stimulus before being associated with food.
Extinction and Spontaneous Recovery
- Extinction: The CR weakens and disappears over time when the CS is repeatedly presented without the US.
- Spontaneous Recovery: The CR reappears after a rest period following extinction, suggesting the association is not entirely forgotten.
Applications in Behavior Modification
- Classical conditioning techniques are used in various therapies:
- Aversion Therapy: Pairs undesirable behavior with an unpleasant stimulus, like nausea with alcohol consumption.
- Systematic Desensitization: Gradually exposes individuals to anxiety-inducing stimuli paired with relaxation to reduce fear responses.
- Conditioning in Advertising: Associates products with positive emotions or experiences to influence consumer behavior.
Pavlov's Experiments
- Ivan Pavlov discovered classical conditioning while studying digestion in dogs.
- Key components:
- Dogs naturally salivated (UR) when presented with food (US).
- A bell (NS) was rung before presenting food multiple times.
- Eventually, the dogs salivated (CR) upon hearing the bell alone.
- This work established foundational concepts in behaviorism and demonstrated learning through association.
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Test your knowledge on classical conditioning concepts, including conditioned responses, neutral stimuli, and the processes of extinction and spontaneous recovery. This quiz covers key definitions and examples crucial for understanding classical conditioning in psychology.
