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Cards (7)

when did ivan pavlov first experiment on dogs? 
1927
what did pavlov realise about dogs? 
they will salivate not just when presented with food but also in response to other events that coincide with the presentation of food
what happened when the unconditioned stimulus (food) is paired with the neutral stimulus (bell)? 
unconditioned response (salivates)
after classic conditioning, what then happens when the conditioned stimulus (bell) goes off? 
conditioned response (salivates)
what is skinner’s research?
a theory of operant conditioning with a skinner box to investigate the process in rats
what happens when the rat presses the lever? 
food is delivered - positive reinforcement so the rat strengthens the behaviour
what happens when the rat presses the lever when it’s subjected to an electric shock? 
unpleasant stimulus - stops electric shock - negative reinforcement so the rat strengthens the behaviour