Class: Introduction to Psychology

Topic: Classical Conditioning

Key Points:
. Classical conditioning is a type of learning in which a neutral stimulus
becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus and acquires the
capacity to elicit a similar response.
. The classic example of classical conditioning is Pavlov's experiment
with dogs, where he conditioned dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell
by repeatedly pairing the bell with the presentation of food.
. The basic components of classical conditioning include the
unconditioned stimulus (UCS), unconditioned response (UCR),
conditioned stimulus (CS), and conditioned response (CR).
. Extinction occurs when the conditioned response weakens and
eventually disappears when the conditioned stimulus is presented
without the unconditioned stimulus.
. Classical conditioning has numerous applications in understanding
human behavior, including the development of phobias, advertising
techniques, and therapy interventions.
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