Temporal contiguity refers to the idea that two stimuli or events need to occur close together in time for an association to be formed between them.
Related terms
Simultaneous Conditioning: This term refers to when the conditioned stimulus and unconditioned stimulus are presented at the same time, without any delay.
Trace Conditioning: In this type of conditioning, there is a short delay between the presentation of the conditioned stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus.
Backward Conditioning: Unlike temporal contiguity, backward conditioning involves presenting the unconditioned stimulus before the conditioned stimulus.