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What is classical conditioning?
What is classical conditioning?
What does extinction refer to in the context of conditioning?
What does extinction refer to in the context of conditioning?
Diminishing a learned response when an unconditioned stimulus doesn't follow a conditioned stimulus.
What is generalization in classical conditioning?
What is generalization in classical conditioning?
An organism produces the same response to two similar stimuli.
Define spontaneous recovery.
Define spontaneous recovery.
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What is an unconditioned stimulus (UCS)?
What is an unconditioned stimulus (UCS)?
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What does conditioned response (CR) refer to?
What does conditioned response (CR) refer to?
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What is an unconditioned response (UCR)?
What is an unconditioned response (UCR)?
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Define conditioned stimulus (CS).
Define conditioned stimulus (CS).
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Study Notes
Classical Conditioning
- A learning process where a neutral stimulus acquires the ability to elicit a response after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus (UCS).
- Important in understanding various behavioral therapies and animal training techniques.
Extinction
- Occurs when a conditioned response diminishes or disappears due to the lack of reinforcement.
- Happens when the conditioned stimulus (CS) is presented without the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) over time.
Generalization
- Refers to an organism's ability to respond similarly to different but related stimuli.
- Illustrates that responses can extend beyond the specific conditioned stimulus to similar stimuli.
Spontaneous Recovery
- The re-emergence of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of rest.
- Suggests that learned associations may not be completely erased but can resurface.
Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS)
- A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning.
- Essential in classical conditioning as it provides the basis for the conditioned response.
Conditioned Response (CR)
- The learned response to a previously neutral stimulus after conditioning.
- Depends on the association formed between the conditioned stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus.
Unconditioned Response (UCR)
- The natural, automatic response elicited by an unconditioned stimulus without prior learning.
- Serves as the starting point for developing conditioned responses.
Conditioned Stimulus (CS)
- A previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, begins to elicit a conditioned response.
- Demonstrates how learning can occur through associations between stimuli.
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Test your knowledge on classical conditioning concepts and terminology with this engaging quiz. Explore key ideas such as extinction and generalization, and understand how these principles shape learning behaviors.
