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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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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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Classical conditioning involves involuntary responses whereas operant conditioning involves voluntary behaviors. Learn more about operant vs. classical conditioning.| Verywell Mind
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Classical conditioning is a type of learning where an unconditional stimulus is paired with a neutral stimulus, leading to a conditioned response. Learn more.| 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