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Classical, or Pavlovian, conditioning describes a form of associative learning where a neutral stimulus (Conditioned Stimulus, CS) acquires the capacity to elicit a reflexive response (Conditioned Response, CR) after being repeatedly paired with an unconditioned stimulus (UCS) that naturally elicits an unconditioned response (UCR). The key mechanism hinges on the temporal contiguity between the stimuli, though some researchers suggest that the predictive value of the CS, rather than mere pairing, is paramount [^1].
A unique finding in this domain involves sensory preconditioning, where exp…