Classical Conditioning

What this note covers

1. Pavlov and the Discovery of Classical Conditioning
2. The Four Core Stimuli and Responses
3. Acquisition: Building the Conditioned Association
4. Extinction, Spontaneous Recovery, and What Happens After Conditioning
5. Stimulus Generalisation and Stimulus Discrimination
6. Classical Conditioning and Specific Phobia — Link to Mental Wellbeing
7. Exam Strategy and Common Pitfalls

7 sections · 14 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes