Classical conditioning and designated studies

What this note covers

1. Classical conditioning learns associations between stimuli
2. Acquisition, extinction and spontaneous recovery alter responding
3. Generalisation and discrimination shape applied behaviour
4. Pavlov’s 1902 research established conditioned reflexes
5. Watson and Rayner conditioned fear in Little Albert
6. Compare designated studies through claims, evidence and limits

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