Unit 3 (Learning) - Classical Conditioning

Question 1

What is classical conditioning?

Answer 1

A type of learning involving the association of two stimuli to produce a new learned response

Question 2

Neutral Stimulus (NS)

Answer 2

The stimulus that does not produce any response before conditioning
(Pavlov Example: The bell)

Question 3

Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS)

Answer 3

The stimulus that automatically elicits an unconditioned response
(Pavlov Example: Dog food)

Question 4

Unconditioned Response (UCR)

Answer 4

An automatic, involuntary reaction to the unconditioned stimulus
(Pavlov Example: Salivating to dog food)

Question 5

Conditioned Stimulus (CS)

Answer 5

The previously neutral stimulus before conditioning - through repeated association with the unconditioned stimulus, now elicits a conditioned response.
(Pavlov Example: The bell)

Question 6

Conditioned Response (CR)

Answer 6

The automatic, involuntary reaction to the conditioned stimulus
(Pavlov Example: Salivating to bell)

Question 7

Order of Conditioning Elements

Answer 7

Neutral Stimulus -> Unconditioned Stimulus -> Unconditioned Response -> Conditioned Stimulus -> Conditioned Response

Question 8

Acquisition

Answer 8

The overall process of attaining the learned behaviour

Question 9

Extinction

Answer 9

When a conditioned association breaks down. Occurs through repeated presentation of CS (bell) without UCS (food)

Question 10

Who discovered classical conditioning by using a dog?

Answer 10

Ivan Pavlov