theory of contiguity, psychological theory of learning which emphasizes that the only condition necessary for the association of stimuli and responses is that there be a close temporal relationship between them.

What is contiguous theory?

Guthrie’s contiguity theory specifies that “a combination of stimuli which has accompanied a movement will on its recurrence tend to be followed by that movement”. According to Guthrie, all learning was a consequence of association between a particular stimulus and response.

Who gave the theory of contiguity?

Edwin Ray GuthrieKnown forOne Trial TheoryScientific careerInfluencesEdward ThorndikeInfluencedWilliam Kaye Estes