C7

Question 1

Behavioral bliss point

Answer 1

Preferred distribution of activities prior to instrumental conditioning

Question 2

Consummatory-response theory

Answer 2

A theory that assumes special-type responses [eating, drinking] are the critical features of reinforcers

Question 3

Differential probability principle [AKA Premack principle]

Answer 3

A principle that assumes reinforcement depends on how much the individual performs the reinforcer response compared to the instrumental response prior to conditioning

Greater difference = greater reinforcement during conditioning

Question 4

Minimum deviation model

Answer 4

Model of instrumental behavior in which people respond as close as possible to their bliss point

Question 5

Response-deprivation hypothesis

Answer 5

Restricting responding to below its baseline rate of occurrence is sufficient to make it an effective reinforcer