Conditioned response
Conditioned Response is a learned response to a previously neutral stimulus. The concept is a fundamental component of Classical Conditioning, a type of associative learning first studied in detail by Ivan Pavlov.
Overview[edit | edit source]
In the process of classical conditioning, a neutral stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response. After repeated pairings, the neutral stimulus becomes a conditioned stimulus and can trigger what is known as a conditioned response.
Examples[edit | edit source]
One of the most famous examples of conditioned response is Pavlov's experiment with dogs, where the sound of a bell (conditioned stimulus) was paired with the presentation of food (unconditioned stimulus). After several pairings, the dogs began to salivate (conditioned response) at the sound of the bell, even when no food was presented.
Applications[edit | edit source]
Conditioned responses have been used in various therapeutic techniques, such as Systematic Desensitization and Aversion Therapy. These techniques are often used in the treatment of phobias and addictions.
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