In the Stimulus-Response (SR) model of learning the learner receives some stimulus (unconditioned stimulus/food) from the environment, which elicits a response (unconditioned response/salavating) for example,a dog sees food (unconditioned stimulus) and it salivates (unconditioned response). Next the unconditioned stimulus (food) is paired with a neutral stimulus such as a bell and the bell becomes associated with the food that produces the salavation. After several presentations of the unconditioned stimulus (food) with the neutral stimulus (bell) the neutral stimulus begins to elicit the same response that the food did (salavation). After several pairings the bell becomes a conditioned stimulus eliciting salivation on its own, thus the salivation becomes a conditioned response. This desired response or activity learned becomes automatic.

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