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Conditioned Stimulus

Definition: In classical conditioning, a conditioned stimulus (CS) is a previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus (US), elicits a conditioned response (CR).

Senses:

1. Psychology: A stimulus that acquires the power to evoke a response through repeated association with an unconditioned stimulus.
2. Education: A stimulus used in behavior modification techniques to elicit a desired response in an individual.

Examples

Psychology:

• The sound of a bell became a conditioned stimulus for the dogs as it was always followed by the presentation of food.
• Seeing a red light has become a conditioned stimulus for her, making her stop the car immediately.

Education:

• The teacher used a conditioned stimulus of praise to reinforce good behavior in her students.
• The sound of a chime serves as a conditioned stimulus to remind the students to transition to the next activity.

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