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An unconditioned stimulus triggers an automatic response without any prior learning. It's one of three types of stimuli in classical conditioning.| Verywell Mind
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The unconditioned response is important in classical conditioning. Learn what it means and explore some examples of how it works in the conditioning process.| Verywell Mind
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Learn how the conditioned stimulus works in classical conditioning, plus explore a few real-world examples.| Verywell Mind
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The conditioned response is an integral part of the classical conditioning process. Learn about how this learned response works and find examples of how it is used.| Verywell Mind
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Spontaneous recovery involves the sudden reappearance of a previously extinguished response. Learn about how this process works and explore examples.| Verywell Mind
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Pavlov's dog experiments accidentally led to one of the greatest discoveries in psychology, Pavlov's theory of classical conditioning. Learn how this theory is used today.| Verywell Mind
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John B. Watson is often referred to as the father of behaviorism and is a somewhat controversial figure. Learn more about Watson and his contributions to psychology.| Verywell Mind
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Behaviorism is a theory of learning that suggests that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning processes. Learn more about what it is and how it works.| Verywell Mind
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What could cause a person or animal to stop engaging in a previously conditioned behavior? Extinction is one explanation.| Verywell Mind
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Operant conditioning is one of the most fundamental concepts in behavioral psychology. Learn more about the effects of rewards and punishments on behavior.| Verywell Mind