Chapter 8 Pavlov: Experimental Analysis of Behavior

Pavlov

the experiment done with dogs in attempt to teach classical conditioning

Unconditioned Stimulus

is something that naturally triggers a reflexive response without prior learning or conditioning. For example, the smell of food causing hunger or a loud noise causing a startle response.

Unconditional Response

one that is automatic, reflexive, and unlearned.

Neutral Stimulus

something that does not produce a specific reaction. After being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, it becomes a conditioned stimulus that elicits a conditioned response.

Condtioned Stimulus

when a neutral object, action, or person is connected to a specific response over time. The dumbbell has no meaning alone but over time of using it to work out, your brain has formed a conditioned stimulus for exercise when you see it.

Conditioned response

a behavior that does not come naturally but must be learned by the individual by pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditional stimulus