Psychology A-Level
Classical Conditioning
What Classical Conditioning means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Classical Conditioning
A learning process occurring through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus; credit references to Pavlovian conditioning and S-R units.
Topics that use Classical Conditioning
- Topic 4: Learning theories (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using Classical Conditioning in the exam
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