Psychology is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for the single-semester introduction to psychology course. The book offers a comprehensive treatment of core concepts, grounded in both classic studies and current and emerging research. The text also includes coverage of the DSM-5 in examinations of psychological disorders. Psychology incorporates discussions that reflect the diversity within the discipline, as well as the diversity of cultures and communities across the globe.Senior Contributing AuthorsRose M. Spielman, Formerly of Quinnipiac UniversityContributing AuthorsKathryn Dumper, Bainbridge State CollegeWilliam Jenkins, Mercer UniversityArlene Lacombe, Saint Joseph's UniversityMarilyn Lovett, Livingstone CollegeMarion Perlmutter, University of Michigan

By the end of this section, you will be able to:Explain how classical conditioning occursSummarize the processes of acquisition, extinction, spontaneous recovery, generalization, and discrimination

Video should be watched after the first video labeled "Classical conditioning..." as this video explains some more advanced concepts of classical conditioning that requires knowledge from the first video. Duration: 5:33.

A description of the learning phenomenon of classical conditioning, including unconditioned, conditioned, and neutral stimuli and responses.
Duration: 5:45.

A brief introduction to Pavlov's experimental work that led to the discovery of classical conditioning. Includes important terminology related to classical conditioning, including conditioned, unconditioned, and neutral stimuli/responses, acquisition, extinction, spontaneous recovery, generalization, discrimination. Also a brief description of the famous experiment by Watson in which he conditioned fear of a rabbit in a child named Albert.