example of delayed conditioning, not the one pavlov and watson gave.
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Delayed conditioning is a type of classical conditioning where the neutral stimulus (a stimulus that does not naturally trigger a response) is presented just before or at the same time as an unconditioned stimulus (a stimulus that naturally triggers a response). This is done repeatedly until the neutral stimulus becomes a conditioned stimulus that elicits the conditioned response.
An example of delayed conditioning, other than the classic Pavlovian experiment with dogs or Watson's experiment with Little Albert, can be seen in how a child learns to associate the sound of an opening refrigerator door with the possibility of finding a snack.
To explain how to establish this association through delayed conditioning:
1. Start with a neutral stimulus: The sound of the refrigerator door opening does not naturally produce a response (like salivating).
2. Introduce an unconditioned stimulus: Give the child a snack right after opening the refrigerator door, which naturally triggers excitement or hunger.
3. Repeat the pairing: Consistently provide the snack immediately after opening the refrigerator door, so the child begins to associate the sound with the possibility of receiving a snack. This repetition strengthens the association.
4. Observe the conditioned response: Over time, the child may start to feel excited or hungry at the sound of the refrigerator door opening alone, anticipating a snack, even if one is not immediately provided. This reaction is the conditioned response.
Unlike Pavlov's classical experiment with dogs or Watson's Little Albert experiment, where a neutral stimulus was paired with an unconditioned stimulus at the same time or with a slight delay, this example involves a longer delay between the neutral stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus. Nonetheless, through repeated pairings, the child's brain learns to associate the sound of the opening refrigerator door with the possibility of a snack, leading to a conditioned response of excitement or hunger.