Key Concept 1: Classical Conditioning Flashcards
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What is Classical Conditioning?
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Learning through association, it takes place when we associate two stimuli with each other (Pavlov and Watson & Rayner).
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Neutral stimulus (NS)
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Neutral response (NR)
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Unconditioned stimulus (UCS)
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Unconditioned response (UCR)
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Conditioned stimulus (CS)
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Conditioned response (CR)
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Watson & Rayner
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The white rabbit begins as a neutral stimulus, it brings no response. But it is paired with a loud and scary noise which brings about a natural fear reaction (unconditioned stimulus and unconditioned response). After several pairings the white rabbit becomes a conditioned stimulus bringing about fear, a conditioned response. This shows how phobias can develop.
