Associative Learning

Associative learning is one type of learning that involves relations between events that become destined as time progresses. For example, when the sky is dark, one may conclude that it is probably going to rain. Another example may be if a stoplight is red, one must stop. There are two types of associative learning. One involves an association between two stimuli, known as classical conditioning, and another between a stimulus and a response, which is considered operant conditioning. Associative learning leaves many questions unanswered about relationships between certain items, but it allows individuals to adapt to an environment.