Classical Conditioning and Behavior

11th GradePsychology55 min

Learning Objective

I can explain how classical conditioning modifies behavior.

Lesson Flow

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6 min

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Guided Notes

11 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • A stimulus is anything that stimulates your senses and can produce a response.

  • An unconditioned stimulus triggers a physiologic response naturally, while a conditioned stimulus is learned.

  • Classical conditioning occurs when a neutral stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus until the neutral stimulus elicits the same response.

Practice

17 min

12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Explain how the guinea pig's behavior was modified through classical conditioning, including the unconditioned stimulus, unconditioned response, neutral stimulus, conditioned stimulus, and conditioned response.

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