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

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

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

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.

See Also

• Operant Conditioning
• Behaviorism
• Cognitive Psychology

References

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