Elements of Classical Conditioning

1. Elements of Classical Conditioning

2. Classical Conditioning
Classical conditioning is the learning to make an involuntary (reflex)
response to a stimulus other than the original, natural stimulus
that normally produces the reflex.
• Elements of classical conditioning theory
• Reflex (Involuntary Response)
• Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS)
• Unconditioned Response (UCR)
• Neutral Stimulus (NS)
• Conditioned Stimulus (CS)
• Conditioned Response (CR).
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3. Elements of Classical Conditioning
 Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS)
in classical conditioning, a naturally occurring stimulus
that leads to an involuntary and unlearned response.
 Unconditioned Response (UCR)
In classical conditioning, an involuntary and unlearned
response to a naturally occurring or unconditioned
stimulus.
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