Example of Classical Conditioning

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1 - Individual shown variety of stimuli (white rat, white rabbit & cotton wool) no fear response

2 - loud noise produced behind individual made that individual cry. Given white rat to play with. No fear response

3 - Individual reached for rat the loud noise sounded again. This was repeated 3 times and then variations continued for three months

4 - When shown the rat individual would cry and crawl away. Also showing a fear response to other white fluffy objects such as fur coat and santas beard.