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Pavlov's Theory

Pavlov's Theory- Classical Conditioning

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What is classical conditioning? a learning process that builds up between 2 stimuli by repeating the same scenario several times
Who is the developer of the classical conditioning theory? Ivan Pavlov
What animal did Pavlov choose to test this theory? a dog
Can learning be active and passive? True or False True
What is the role of the learner in classical conditioning? passive
What are the key process in classical conditioning? acquisition, extinction, spontaneous recovery, stimulus generalisation, stimulus discrimination
What is acquisition? the initial stage of learning when a response is first established and gradually strengthened.
What is extinction? gradual decrease in strength and rate of conditioned response until it no longer occurs after conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus
What is spontaneous recovery? reappearance of an extinguished response after extinction and a rest period which is caused by a conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus
What is stimulus generalisation? tendency for an organism to respond to a stimulus that is similar to the conditioned stimulus
What is stimulus discrimination? phenomenon when an organism responds to the conditioned stimulus but not to any stimulus that is similar to it, and has the ability to distinguish between two or more different stimulus, even if the stimuli are similar
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