Theory of Classical Conditioning Term Paper by jlatigue
Theory of Classical Conditioning
A description and explanation of the basic theory of classical conditioning.
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Description:
This paper explains the theory of classical conditioning concerning the pairing of a stimulus with another stimulus, and the importance of the breakdown of associative learning to differentiate between pre-conditioned titles and post-conditioned titles. A chart that outlines a basic classical conditioning scenario is included with the paper.
Outline:
Classical Conditioning
Classical Conditioning Scenario
Chart
Conclusion
Outline:
Classical Conditioning
Classical Conditioning Scenario
Chart
Conclusion
From the Paper:
''At the most basic level the theory of classical conditioning is the pairing of a stimulus with another stimulus in order to bring about the response to the first stimulus with the presentation of the second stimulus (Hergenhahn & Olson, 2005). It is important in the breakdown of associative learning to differentiate between pre-conditioned titles and post-conditioned titles. For instance, in a pre-conditioned state the unconditioned stimulus (US) elicits an unconditioned response (UR). Furthermore, in a pre-conditioned state the forthwith conditioned stimulus (CS) is nothing more than a neutral stimulus (NS) and the conditioned response (CR) is the abovementioned UR. However, during conditioning the NS is paired through multiple trials with the US and eventually causes the UR, which usually accompanies the US, to be associated with the NR, now a CR, with an end result of the CR being exhibited when the CS occurs. What's more, the opposite occurs during extinction. During extinction the CS is repeated presented to the organism without the CR. It is through this process that conditioning is extinguished.''Sample of Sources Used:
- Hergenhahn, B. R., & Olson, M. H. (2005). An introduction to theories of learning (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
- Miller, R.R., Wasserman, E.A. (1997). What's elementary about associative learning?. Annual Review of Psychology, 48(1), 573-607. Retrieved October 25, 2009, from EBSCOHost Database.
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