classical conditioning

classical conditioning

learning that occurs through repeated association between two different stimulus to produce a naturally occurring response

behaviourist approach

emphasises the study of observable behaviour alone to understand and explain learning

before conditioning

ns produces no naturally occurring response

ucs produces a naturally occurring response ( ucr )

during conditioning

the ns is paired with the ucs repeatedly to produce the ucr

after conditioning

the ns becomes the cs that elicits a cr

factors affecting classical conditioning

• ucr must produce automatic response

• individual must associate the stimulis

• ns should not be presented before the ucs