Behaviourist and Learning Approach Flashcards

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key assumptions

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  1. behaviour is a learned response from environmental stimuli
  2. behaviour can be learned from observation and imitation.
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define classical conditioning

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creating a new association between an old and new stimulus

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Role of unconditioned stimulus

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a stimulus that leads to an automatic response

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Define unconditioned response

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an unlearned response that occurs naturally in reaction to the unconditioned stimulus

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Define neutral stimulus

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a stimulus that doesn’t trigger any response at first

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Define conditioned stimulus

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a previous neutral stimulus

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Define conditioned response

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the learned response to the previously neutral stimulus

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Define operant conditioning

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a process where you learn doing tasks for a reward and avoiding punishments

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Learning by consequences

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consequences that push you to perform the task right

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Role of positive reinforcement

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the addition of a reinforcing stimulus following a behaviour

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Role of negative reinforcement

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the removal of something negative to strengthen a behaviour

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negative punishment

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Taking away something good to reduce the reoccurence of regular behaviour

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Define motivation - extrinsic and intrinsic rewards

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Intrinsic motivation - performing a task because you get a reward
Extrinsic motivation - completing a task to avoid punishment and to just get it done

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Define social learning theory

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Social behaviour that is learned by observing and imitating the behaviour of others

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Learn through observation and imitation

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Imitation - copying the models behaviour

Observation - only watching the model who is doing the action

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Learn through modelling and vicarious learning

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Modelling - learning through the observation and imitation of others
Vicarious learning - learning by being rewarded or punished for doing the action

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One developed strength

One developed weakness

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Strength - the ability to clearly observe and measure behaviours
Weakness - behaviour is learnt through association with environmental stimuli and the response we get from it