Classical Conditioning

Question 1

What is Classical Conditioning?

Answer 1

1. Learning by association
2. PAVLOV

Question 2

Conditions before conditioning

Answer 2

1. Unconditioned stimulus -> unconditioned response
2. Neutral stimulus -> no conditioned response

Question 3

Conditions during conditioning

Answer 3

1. REPEATED
2. Neutral stimulus -> unconditioned response

Question 4

Condition after conditioning

Answer 4

1. Conditioned stimulus -> conditioned response

Question 5

What is Pavlov’s dog study?

Answer 5

1. Unconditioned stimulus -> food
2. Unconditioned response -> salivating
3. Neutral stimulus -> bell

Question 6

Strengths of Pavlov’s study are…

Answer 6

1. It supports the idea of classical conditioning

Question 7

Weaknesses of Pavlov’s study are…

Answer 7

1. It’s done on animals which means it cant be generalised to humans
2. Its simplistic

Question 8

Practical Applications of Classical conditioning…

Answer 8

1. Aversion therapy uses it
2. It’s been quite successful
3. Shows it can be used to improve quality of life

Question 9

Research support for Classical Conditioning…

Answer 9

1. The Little Albert Study shows how learning takes place in humans

Question 10

Consequences of Classical Conditioning

Answer 10

1. It’s reductionist
2. Explains why a phobia starts but not why it continues
3. Only a partial explanation