4A Classical Conditioning

These flashcards provide a review of behaviorist learning theories and a detailed breakdown of the three phases of classical conditioning.

__________ are defined as theories that propose learning occurs by interacting with the external environment.

Behaviourist approaches to learning

The process of learning through the involuntary association between a neutral stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus that results in a conditioned response is known as __________.

classical conditioning

The __________ is the first stage of classical conditioning, during which the neutral stimulus has no associations and therefore does not produce a significant response.

Before conditioning

A __________ is a stimulus that produces no significant response prior to conditioning.

NS (Neutral Stimulus)

A __________ is a stimulus that produces an unconscious response.

UCS (Unconditioned Stimulus)

A __________ is a naturally occurring behaviour in response to a stimulus.

UCR (Unconditioned Response)

__________ is the second stage of classical conditioning during which the neutral stimulus is repeatedly paired with the unconditioned stimulus, producing the unconditioned response.

During conditioning/In acquisition

During the acquisition stage, the NS is to be presented __________ before the UCS.

half of a second

The __________ is the third stage of classical conditioning, during which the neutral stimulus becomes the conditioned stimulus, producing a conditioned response.

After conditioning

A __________ is a stimulus (originally the neutral stimulus) that produces a conditioned response after being repeatedly paired with an unconditioned stimulus.

CS (Conditioned Stimulus)

A __________ is a response that occurs involuntarily after the conditioned stimulus is presented.

CR (Conditioned Response)