Classical Conditioning Summarization

Classical conditioning was the first behaviorism related learning style, brought to light by Ivan Pavlov. Classical conditioning is defined by a stimulus eliciting a response. No new behaviors are learnded in classical conditioning, but rather an association is created so that a person responds a certain way to a certain stimulus. Unconditional stimuli is a stimulus that already exists, so no learning is required to connect the stimulus and response. The neutral stimulus is something you recognize, but do not necessarily respond to. During conditioning, a neutral stimulus will be introduced, followed by an unconditioned stimulus. Over time the learner develops an association with the two stimuli. After conditioning, the neutral stimulus will now elicit the unconditioned response. The consitioned stimulus has now created a conditioned response.