What is another word for association by contiguity?
Pronunciation: [ɐsˈə͡ʊsɪˈe͡ɪʃən ba͡ɪ kɒntɪɡjˈuːɪti] (IPA) 
Association by contiguity refers to the psychological concept that links two events or stimuli based on their proximity in time and space. Synonyms for this term include: associative learning, classical conditioning, and respondent conditioning. These terms highlight the emphasis on how an individual associates two or more stimuli based on their contiguity. Examples of this type of association can be seen in everyday life, such as a person feeling hungry at the sight or smell of food, or a dog salivating at the sound of a food bowl. Understanding how association by contiguity works is important in various fields, including psychology, neuroscience, and education.
