Describe the Learning Process of Classical Conditioning and Operant Conditioning

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Essay

Describe the learning process of classical conditioning and operant conditioning.Provide examples for these theories based on your experiences.

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Definitions:

Preferential Conditioning

A process in learning where an organism develops a preference or aversion to a stimulus based on its associated consequences.

Conditioned Compensatory Responses

Refers to the physiological and behavioral changes that occur as a reaction to anticipatory cues for a primary unconditioned stimulus, often seen in drug tolerance and addiction studies.

Unconditioned Compensatory Responses

Innate responses or reactions that occur as a direct result of a stimulus, not requiring prior learning or conditioning.

Placebo Effect

The phenomenon in which patients experience a perceived improvement in condition solely due to the belief that they are receiving treatment.