Pavlov's experiment

Classical Conditioning

Classical Conditioning• Definition: learning through repeated association of 2 or more stimuli

Baseline phase (before conditioning)

Acquisition phase (during conditioning)

After conditioning

Elements of Classical Conditioning

Element DefinitionNeutral Stimulus

Unconditioned Stimulus

Conditioned Stimulus

Unconditioned Response

Conditioned Response

Elements of Classical Conditioning

Element DefinitionNeutral Stimulus (sound of) Bell

Unconditioned Stimulus

Meat

Conditioned Stimulus

(sound of) Bell

Unconditioned Response

Salivation in response to presentation of meat

Conditioned Response

Salivation in anticipation of food