Behavioral Sciences: Learning and Memory (Quicksheets)

Question 1

Define habituation

Answer 1

The process of becoming used to a stimulus

Question 2

Define dishabituation

Answer 2

process that occurs when a second stimulus intervenes, causing a resensitization to the original stimulus

Question 3

Define observation learning

Answer 3

Acquisition of behavior by watching others

Question 4

Define associative learning

Answer 4

pairing together stimuli and responses, or behaviors and consequences

Question 5

Describe classical conditioning

Answer 5

A form of associative learning in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus such that the neutral stimulus alone produces the same response as the unconditioned stimulus; neutral stimulus thus becomes a conditioned stimulus

(Ex: Pavlov’s dogs)

Question 6

Describe operant conditioning

Answer 6

A form of associative learning in which the frequency of a behavior is modified using reinforcement or punishment