Ivan Pavlov and Classical Conditioning

Ivan Pavlov

Russian physiologist who discovered classical conditioning.

Classical Conditioning

Learning through association between stimuli.

Pavlov's Dog Experiment

Dogs salivated to bell associated with food.

Nobel Prize 1904

Awarded to Pavlov for digestion research.

Conditioned Reflex

Reflexes conditioned by external stimuli.

Behaviourism

Psychological approach focusing on observable behaviors.

Applications of Conditioning

Used in therapy, education, and advertising.

Strengths of Pavlov's Work

Scientifically rigorous with clear evidence.

Criticisms of Pavlov's Theory

Ignores emotions and cognition in behavior.

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by external rewards.

Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by internal challenges.

Operant Conditioning

Learning through rewards and punishments.

Example of Classical Conditioning

Salivating to a bell sound.

Example of Operant Conditioning

Studying to achieve a good grade.

Conditioning Example

Smell triggers memory of a person.