Question

Conditioning behaviour that uses neutral stimulus is called as

• A. Classical conditioning
• B. Operant conditioning
• C. Neutral conditioning
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Classical conditioning

Classical conditioning refers to a learning procedure in which a biologically potent stimulus (e.g. food) is paired with a previously neutral stimulus (e.g. a bell).

• It's important to note that classical conditioning involves placing a neutral signal before a naturally occurring reflex. In Pavlov's classic experiment with dogs, the neutral signal was the sound of a tone and the naturally occurring reflex was salivating in response to food. By associating the neutral stimulus with the environmental stimulus (presenting of food), the sound of the tone alone could produce the salivation response.
• Hence, classical conditioning is the correct answer.