Ch. 7 Behavior

Question 1

learned/not natural stimulus

ex. pet carrier

Answer 1

Conditioned stimulus

Question 2

not learned/natural stimulus

ex. vet

Answer 2

Unconditioned stimulus

Question 3

learned/not natural response

ex. fear

Answer 3

Conditioned response

Question 4

not learned/natural response

ex. fear

Answer 4

Unconditioned response

Question 5

Operant conditioning deals with what behavior?

Answer 5

Voluntary behavior

Question 6

consequence that causes an increase in behavior

Answer 6

Reinforcement

Question 7

application of a pleasant stimulus
ex. lever press=food pellet
good grades=money

Answer 7

Positive reinforcement

Question 8

removal of an unpleasant stimulus
ex. lever press=shock terminated
good grades=no chores

Answer 8

Negative reinforcement

Question 9

causes a decrease in behavior

ex. lever press=shock

Answer 9

Punishment

Question 10

apparatus used for operant conditioning

• metal floor
• Plexiglass sides
• lever that can be pressed

Answer 10

Skinner box

Question 11

learning through modeling or imitation

Answer 11

Social learning

Question 12

What is learned in classical conditioning?

Answer 12

learning through association; reflex behavior

Question 13

What is learned in operant conditioning?

Answer 13

learning through rewards and punishment; voluntary behavior