Chapter 12 Flashcards
Antecedent stimulus
an observable stimulus that is present before the behavior occurs
Discriminated operant behavior
operant behavior that is systematically influenced by antecedent stimuli
Discriminative stimulus (S^D)
an antecedent stimulus that can evoke a specific operant response because the individual has learned that when the S^D is present, that response will be reinforced
SΔ
an antecedent stimulus that decreases a specific operant response because the individual has learned that when the SΔ is present, that response will not be reinforced (extinction).
SDp
an antecedent stimulus that decreases a specific operant response because the individual has learned that when the SDp is present, that response will be punished
the functional relation between antecedent, behavior, and consequence
three-term contingency
A-B-C contingency
A(n) ________________________ stimulus is an observable stimulus that is present before the behavior occurs.
Antecedent
A(n) ________________________ is an observable stimulus change that happens after behavior occurs
Consequence
The antecedent stimulus that controls (elicits) phylogenetic behavior is the ________________________ stimulus.
Unconditioned stimulus (US)
After Pavlovian learning is complete, the antecedent stimulus that controls (evokes) the conditioned response is the ________________________ stimulus.
Conditioned stimulus (CS)
Operant behavior that is systematically influenced (controlled) by antecedent stimuli is referred to as ________________________ operant behavior.
Discriminated
A(n) ________________________ is an antecedent stimulus that decreases a specific operant response because the individual has learned that when that stimulus is present, that response is likely to be punished.
SDp
A(n) ________________________ is an antecedent stimulus that evokes a specific operant response because the individual has learned that when this stimulus is present, that response is likely to be reinforced.
SD
A(n) ________________________ is an antecedent stimulus that decreases a specific operant response because the individual has learned that when this stimulus is present, that response will not be reinforced (extinction).
SΔ
The relation between antecedent, behavior, and consequence is referred to as the ____________-____________ contingency.
three-term contingency
A-B-C contingency
Antecedent Behavior Consequence
10. CLOSED sign in window Stopping at the coffee shop Shop door does not open
This antecedent is an ________.
SΔ
- The car is shifted out of Park and into Drive
Driver presses accelerator pedal Car moves forward
This antecedent is an ________.
SD
- Shop owner is watching Customer momentarily refrains from, but then steals the pearl necklace
Shop owner calls the police, who arrest the customer
SDp
Soda machine appears operational Swipe credit card, push button Soda is dispensed
This antecedent is an ________.
SD
Soda machine is dark and unplugged Swipe credit card, push button Soda is not dispensed
This antecedent is an ________.
SΔ
Cellphone text notification Unlock phone, open texting app See a funny new text
This antecedent is an ________.
SD
- Making it to the front of the line “I’ll have a latte please” A delicious latte
This antecedent is an ________.
SD
- The class bully arrives Josh talks less than normal The bully criticizes Josh when he speaks
This antecedent is an ________.
SDp
- A red line through “Chalupa” on the menu “I’ll have the chalupa please” “I’m sorry, we’ve sold out of the chalupa”
This antecedent is an ________.
SΔ
- Traffic light turns red Step on the brake pedal Stop and avoid accident
This antecedent is an ________.
SD
- The Snooze button appears during an alarm on the phone Press the Snooze button Annoying alarm ends
This antecedent is an ________.
SD
Clock indicates you snoozed through your exam Go to class ready to take exam Another class is in the room
This antecedent is an ________.
SDp
Word in bold and italicized definition in this book Make and study the flashcard Better grade on exam
This antecedent is an ________.
SD
