Week 4

TEORI BEHAVIORIS

Based on observable changes in behavior. Behaviorism focuses on a new behavioral pattern being repeated until it becomes automatic.

Pavlov (1849 - 1936)

For most people, the name "Pavlov" rings a be

ll (pun intended). The Russian physiologist is best known for his work in classical conditioning or stimulus substitution. Pavlov's most famous experiment involved food, a dog and a bell.

Pavlov's Experiment

• Before conditioning, ringing the bell caused no response from the dog. Placing food in front 
  of the dog initiated salivation.
• During conditioning, the bell was rung a few seconds before the dog was presented with food.
• After conditioning, the ringing of the bell alone produced salivation.

Stimulus and Response Items of Pavlov's Experiment

Food	Unconditioned Stimulus
Salivation	Unconditioned Response (natural, not learned)
Bell	Conditioned Stimulus
Salivation	Conditioned Response (to bell)