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classical conditioning

classical conditioning
Noun

This term is a technical designation used primarily in psychology and behavioral science. It describes a specific mechanism of associative learning where a neutral stimulus gains the power to elicit a response through repeated pairing with an unconditioned stimulus. It is most famously associated with Ivan Pavlov's experiments with dogs.

In academic and clinical settings, it is frequently contrasted with operant conditioning, which focuses on rewards and punishments rather than stimulus-response associations. While "conditioning" can be used broadly in fitness or general habit formation, the addition of "classical" restricts the meaning to this specific psychological phenomenon.

Meanings

Nounclassical conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is originally evoked by a stimulus is triggered by the pairing of a neutral stimulus with that first stimulus.

The dog's salivation at the sound of the bell is a prime example of classical conditioning.

Examples

The professor explained how classical conditioning works using Pavlovs dogs as the primary example.

School Life

The professor explained how classical conditioning works using Pavlovs dogs as the primary example.

I wonder if my fear of storms is just a result of classical conditioning from a childhood accident.

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I wonder if my fear of storms is just a result of classical conditioning from a childhood accident.

Classical conditioning can be used in therapy to help patients overcome phobias.

Health

Classical conditioning can be used in therapy to help patients overcome phobias.

Wait, so you are saying this is just classical conditioning and not a conscious choice?

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Waitso you are saying this is just classical conditioning and not a conscious choice?

Many advertising campaigns rely on classical conditioning to associate a brand with positive emotions.

Business

Many advertising campaigns rely on classical conditioning to associate a brand with positive emotions.

The study focuses on the role of classical conditioning in the development of taste aversions.

Trivia

The study focuses on the role of classical conditioning in the development of taste aversions.

It is fascinating how classical conditioning can trigger a physical response before the actual event occurs.

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It is fascinating how classical conditioning can trigger a physical response before the actual event occurs.

She realized her anxiety at the dentists office was a product of classical conditioning.

Health

She realized her anxiety at the dentists office was a product of classical conditioning.

We need to distinguish between operant conditioning and classical conditioning for the exam.

School Life

We need to distinguish between operant conditioning and classical conditioning for the exam.

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