In the guinea pig example, what was the neutral stimulus before conditioning occurred?

The sound of the refrigerator door

Describe what a 'trial' is in the context of classical conditioning.

A trial is the presentation of the neutral stimulus followed by the unconditioned stimulus.

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I can explain how classical conditioning modifies behavior.

A stimulus is anything that stimulates your senses and can produce a response.

An unconditioned stimulus triggers a physiologic response naturally, while a conditioned stimulus is learned.

Classical conditioning occurs when a neutral stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus until the neutral stimulus elicits the same response.

This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Define 'stimulus' and provide an original example not mentioned in the video.

2. What is the key difference between an unconditioned stimulus and a conditioned stimulus?

3. Explain the purpose of the term 'unconditioned' in the context of classical conditioning.

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