Classical Conditioning

This study guide covers classical conditioning, focusing on its core concepts, applications, and relevance to the AP Psychology exam. Key terms include unconditioned stimulus (UCS), unconditioned response (UCR), neutral stimulus (NS), conditioned stimulus (CS), and conditioned response (CR). It also explores related concepts like acquisition, extinction, spontaneous recovery, stimulus discrimination, stimulus generalization, higher-order conditioning, taste aversion, and habituation. The guide provides practice questions and emphasizes the importance of understanding these concepts for both multiple-choice and free-response questions.