Chapter 9

Question 1

Unlearned reinforcer

Answer 1

• a stimulus that is a reinforcer,

- though not as a result of pairing with another reinforcer

Question 2

Unlearned aversive stimulus (unconditioned aversive stimulus or unconditioned punisher)

Answer 2

A stimulus that is aversive

Though not as a result of pairing with other aversive stimuli

Question 3

Deprivation

Answer 3

Withholding a reinforcement

Increases relevant learning and performance

Question 4

Satiation

Answer 4

Consuming a substantial amount of a reinforcer

Decreases relevant learning and performance

Question 5

Motivating operation

Answer 5

A procedure or condition that affects learning and performance
With respect to a particular reinforcer or aversive stimulus

Question 6

Prepackaged principle

Answer 6

If one activity occurs more frequently than another
The opportunity to do the more frequent activity
Will reinforce the less frequent activity

*do this then do that