Title: Classical Conditioning | Boundless Psychology
Headings: Classical Conditioning
Classical Conditioning
Basic Principles of Classical Conditioning: Pavlov
Learning Objectives
Key Takeaways
Key Points
Key Terms
Basic Principles of Classical Conditioning
Pavlov’s Famous Study
Neurological Response to Conditioning
Behaviorism and Other Research
Applications of Classical Conditioning to Human Behavior
Learning Objectives
Key Takeaways
Key Points
Key Terms
Watson’s “Little Albert” Experiment
Classical Conditioning in Humans
Behavioral Therapies
Classical Conditioning in Everyday Life

Content: Through his research, he established the theory of classical conditioning. Ivan Pavlov: Pavlov is known for his studies in classical conditioning, which have been influential in understanding learning. Basic Principles of Classical Conditioning
Classical conditioning is a form of learning whereby a conditioned stimulus (CS) becomes associated with an unrelated unconditioned stimulus (US) in order to produce a behavioral response known as a conditioned response (CR). The conditioned response is the learned response to the previously neutral stimulus. The unconditioned stimulus is usually a biologically significant stimulus such as food or pain that elicits an unconditioned response (UR) from the start. The conditioned stimulus is usually neutral and produces no particular response at first, but after conditioning it elicits the conditioned response. Extinction is the decrease in the conditioned response when the unconditioned stimulus is no longer presented with the conditioned stimulus. When presented with the conditioned stimulus alone, the individual would show a weaker and weaker response, and finally no response. In classical-conditioning terms, there is a gradual weakening and disappearance of the conditioned response.