Episode 28: Classical Conditioning

07/01/2012 34 min Episodio 28
Episode 28: Classical Conditioning

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Episode Synopsis

A discussion of classical conditioning, including an analysis of its key components of the conditioned and unconditioned stimuli and responses, the acquisition process, extinction, recovery, generalization, and discrimination. I also discuss some applications of classical conditioning to understand a wide variety of behaviors, including taste aversion, drug tolerance, sexual fetishes, and emotional responses.