Interactive Demo
Classical Conditioning Lab
Classical Conditioning Lab is a free, interactive learning demo from the AP Psychology course on Lykke. It helps you build intuition for Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, Observational Learning, Piaget’s Cognitive Stages. Play with it directly in your browser — it features 1 slider and 4 buttons. This demo lives in the “Unit 3: Development and Learning” section of the course.

How to use this demo
- Drag the sliders to change the inputs and watch the visualization update in real time.
- Use the “🔔 Ring Bell (NS)”, “🥩 Give Food (UCS)”, “🔗 Pair (NS + UCS)”, “⏳ Rest (Wait)” buttons to trigger actions or reset the demo.
- Experiment freely — there's nothing to break, and every change is reversible.
What you'll explore
- Classical Conditioning
- Operant Conditioning
- Observational Learning
- Piaget’s Cognitive Stages
- Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages
- Attachment Theory
Frequently asked questions
What does the Classical Conditioning Lab demo do?
This unit investigates how individuals change physically, cognitively, and socially throughout the lifespan. It also details the behavioral principles of learning, including classical and operant conditioning. Classical Conditioning Lab turns that idea into something you can manipulate directly and watch respond.
What AP Psychology concept does Classical Conditioning Lab teach?
This unit investigates how individuals change physically, cognitively, and socially throughout the lifespan. It also details the behavioral principles of learning, including classical and operant conditioning. It focuses on Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, Observational Learning, Piaget’s Cognitive Stages, Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages, Attachment Theory from the “Unit 3: Development and Learning” section.
What can I control in Classical Conditioning Lab?
The sliders change the key inputs; the “🔔 Ring Bell (NS)”, “🥩 Give Food (UCS)”, “🔗 Pair (NS + UCS)”, “⏳ Rest (Wait)” buttons run actions or reset the demo. Every change updates the visualization in real time, so you can see exactly how each variable affects the outcome.
How does Classical Conditioning Lab fit into the AP Psychology course?
AP Psychology introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. Throughout the course, students explore the biological, cognitive, and social factors that shape human exp… This demo is the interactive piece for the “Unit 3: Development and Learning” section. Open the full AP Psychology course wiki at https://www.getlykke.com/explore/public/ap-psychology-f9878919-5ba6-4fd6-a22e-d172f3b06f84 for notes, flashcards, quizzes and the other demos.
What will I understand better after using Classical Conditioning Lab?
You'll build intuition for Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, Observational Learning, Piaget’s Cognitive Stages, Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages, Attachment Theory — and, crucially, see how they behave when you change the inputs, which is hard to get from a textbook or lecture on AP Psychology alone.
From the AP Psychology course
This interactive demo is part of the Unit 3: Development and Learning section. Explore the full AP Psychology course wiki on Lykke — with notes, flashcards, quizzes and more interactive demos.
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