Classical Conditioning Learning Classical Conditioning
Agenda Test One Review Classical Conditioning Reading Assessment Due Saturday
Studying vs. Life
Learning Relatively permanent change in behavior due to experience Make associations (We will focus on) Three Types Classical Conditioning Operant Conditioning Social/Observant Conditioning
The Office Dwight and Jim illustrate Classical Conditioning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfZfMIHwSkU
Classical Conditioning Learning a response through pairing stimuli Unconditioned Stimulus Unconditioned Response Conditioned Stimulus Conditioned Response
Examples Pavlov Emotional Reactions to Senses Little Albert Bathrooms, Alarm clock, perfume, gum Little Albert Generalization Food Aversion Phobias
Timing When should the CS be presented? How long before? Longer delays possible for humans. “Mental time travel”
Extinction When a conditioned response disappears. How? True extinction? Spontaneous Recovery Fear of flying