Questions and Answers
In the context of a classical conditioning experiment, when a dog salivates as he eats his food, the food is considered the ____________.
unconditioned stimulus
In the context of a classical conditioning experiment, when a dog salivates as he eats his food, the dog's salivation is called the ___________.
unconditioned response
What is the term for the process of repeating actions or behaviors?
Repetition
Which scientist is associated with discovering the classically conditioned response?
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How can classical conditioning play a role in panic disorder?
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Study Notes
Classical Conditioning Foundations
- Unconditioned stimulus (UCS) is a natural stimulus that leads to a response without prior learning, exemplified by food causing salivation in dogs.
- Unconditioned response (UCR) is the automatic reaction to the unconditioned stimulus, such as salivation when the dog eats.
Key Concepts in Classical Conditioning
- Repetition is essential in classical conditioning, as it strengthens the association between the conditioned stimulus and the conditioned response.
- Ivan Pavlov is the scientist renowned for his work on classical conditioning, specifically his experiments with dogs.
Psychological Implications of Classical Conditioning
- Classical conditioning can contribute to panic disorders, where individuals may develop a fear response to physiological symptoms (like increased heart rate) that they associate with life-threatening situations, even when the symptoms result from non-threatening causes.
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