Psychology / Unit 5 Psych 0517 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Higher-Order Conditioning
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The idea
In higher-order conditioning, an established conditioned stimulus is used to condition a second neutral stimulus.
In practice
After a tone reliably predicts food, a light paired with the tone alone begins producing salivation.
Where people slip
Each additional order produces a weaker response. The chain does not extend indefinitely.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
Unlocks
- Nothing yet depends on this.
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