Conditioning Paradigm

The conditioning paradigm is a psychological concept explaining how behaviors can be learned through associations. It involves pairing a neutral stimulus with a meaningful one until the neutral stimulus alone triggers a response. For example, if a sound is repeatedly paired with giving a treat to a dog, the dog eventually salivates at the sound alone. This process helps us understand how habits, fears, and preferences develop through learning associations, illustrating how our environment influences our reactions and behaviors over time.