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Hey guys! Today, we're going to talk about learning and one specific type of it.

There are two types of learning which are operant conditioning and classical conditioning. The main difference between the two is that operant conditioning is done on voluntary actions, whereas classical conditioning is done on involuntary movements. We will be talking about classical conditioning today!

In classical conditioning, there are five key elements: neutral stimulus, unconditioned stimulus, conditioned stimulus, unconditioned response, and conditioned response. A neutral stimulus is one that does not elicit a response from the individual. It is often paired with the unconditioned stimulus to create the conditioned stimulus. The unconditioned stimulus already generates a response in the individual but pairing it with the neutral stimulus makes it conditioned. The unconditioned response is the response the individual has automatically. The conditioned response is the behavior that is taught from the learning. A classic example of this type of conditioning is Pavlov's experiment. Whenever Pavlov rang the bell, food was given after, and the dogs ate. In his, the neutral stimulus is a bell and the unconditioned stimulus is the food. The conditioned stimulus becomes the bell. The conditioned response is the dog's hunger and them salivating at the sound of the bell.