classical conditioning

Pronunciation

Noun B2 Upper-intermediate

A type of learning in which a neutral stimulus becomes linked with a meaningful one, eventually triggering the same response on its own.

"Pavlov's dogs learned through classical conditioning to salivate at the sound of a bell alone."

Synonyms and antonyms

operant conditioning

Which word fits the gap? "Pavlov's dogs learned through _____ to salivate at the sound of a bell alone."

Answer: classical conditioning

In your own words, what does "classical conditioning" mean?

A type of learning in which a neutral stimulus becomes linked with a meaningful one, eventually triggering the same response on its own.