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Classical conditioning
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The useful idea
- The useful idea
Classical conditioning (also respondent conditioning and Pavlovian conditioning) is a behavioral procedure in which a biologically potent stimulus (e.g. food, a puff of air on the eye) is paired with a
- How it works
neutral stimulus (e.g. the sound of a musical triangle).
- Why it matters
The term classical conditioning refers to the process of an automatic, conditioned response that is paired with a specific stimulus.
Why this matters
Use Classical conditioning as a quick check before trusting your first conclusion.
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Use Classical conditioning as a quick check before trusting your first conclusion.
Test your recall
Which idea belongs to the explanation of Classical conditioning?
- The useful idea — correct
- How it works
- Why it matters
Classical conditioning (also respondent conditioning and Pavlovian conditioning) is a behavioral procedure in which a biologically potent stimulus (e.g. food, a puff of air on the eye) is paired with a