Psychology A-Level
Classical conditioning of attachment
What Classical conditioning of attachment means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Classical conditioning of attachment
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The carer is a neutral stimulus paired with food until the carer alone produces the pleasure food did.
Topics that use Classical conditioning of attachment
- Attachment (AQA A-Level)
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