Ch 5 Vid 2 Stimulus Substitution Theory

Stimulus Substitution Theory

A theory proposed by Ivan Pavlov suggesting that a conditioned stimulus acts as a substitute for the unconditioned stimulus in classical conditioning.

Ivan Pavlov

A physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, particularly the stimulus substitution theory.

Unconditioned Stimulus (US)

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior learning.

Conditioned Stimulus (CS)

An originally neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to trigger a conditioned response.

Neural Pathway

A series of connected neurons that transmit signals in the nervous system, as suggested by Pavlov's theory in classical conditioning.

Occipital Lobe

The region of the brain responsible for visual processing.

Medulla

The part of the brain that controls autonomic functions such as salivary activity and is located at the base of the brain before the spinal cord.

Aversive Conditioning

A type of conditioning in which an unconditioned stimulus leads to a negative or aversive conditioned response.

Preparatory Response Theory

A theory that proposes that the conditioned stimulus prepares an organism for the unconditioned stimulus.

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A classical conditioning task used to study behavioral responses in animals, particularly pigeons, that shows a conditioned response resembling the unconditioned response.