Psychology GCSE
Classical conditioning
What Classical conditioning means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Classical conditioning
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The method rests on this, as the unwanted stimulus is repeatedly presented with an aversive unconditioned stimulus so it becomes a conditioned stimulus.
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