Pavlov Flashcards
Learning theory - CC
What is the process called?
Classical conditioning
What must the baby do first?
Form an association between the mother and the feeling of pleasure that comes from being fed
What is the mother in this situation?
A neutral stimulus
What is the feeling of pleasure from being fed called?
An innate unconditioned response
Each time the baby is fed what happens?
The mother is there too. Therefore the baby associates the mother with the pleasure of being fed.
What eventually happens to the mother over time?
The mother stimulates a feeling of pleasure on her own, even without food.
What is the conclusion of this process?
The baby feels happier when the mother is near = beginning of attachment