Classical Conditioning
The study of classical conditioning began with series of experiments by Ivan Pavlov. ... Classical conditioning functions as follows. Prior to conditioning, when the subject is presented with unconditioned stimulus (UCS) normally, without prior learning, results in unconditioned response (UCR). ... During conditioning, a neutral stimulus is presented immediately preceding unconditioned stimulus which, in turn, results in unconditioned response. ... After conditioning, the subject is presented with initially neutral stimulus, which at this point became conditioned stimulus (CS), without unconditioned stimulus. ... Such classical conditioning experiments are easy to design and carry out. ... In this case, prior to conditioning, cartoons is an unconditioned stimulus and a child running into the living room is an unconditioned response because it is done without any prior learning, for exception of seeing cartoons for the first time and liking it, but this is not relevant to the experiment.