Chp. 6 - Learning Flashcards
Associative Learning
“Learning that certain events occur together. The events may be two stimuli or a response and it’s consequence” Ex. Smell cookies = tastes good = association
Classical Conditioning
Not controlled by our behaviors type of learning with two or more stimuli linked and anticipate events.
Asquisition
Process of linking neutral stimulus to unconditioned stimulus to create conditioned response.
Extinction
Weakening or conditioned response due to inconsistency of follow through with unconditioned stimulus to conditioned stimulus.
Generalization
Association of similar stimuli.
Discrimination
Differentiating between similar stimuli (fear of dogs vs cats).
Operant Conditioning
Controlled by our behaviors.
Operant Chamber
Skinner Box
Reinforcement
Increase behaviors
Punishment
Decreased behavior
Shaping
A procedure in which reinforcers guide actions closer and closer toward a desired behavior.
Positive Reinforcement
Increases behavior through addition of pleasurable stimulus.
Negative Reinforcement
Increase behaviors through removal of aversive stimulus.
Primary Reinforcer
Naturally reinforcing conditional reinforcer - Learner association.
Reinforcement Schedules
Continuous, particular, fixed ration, variable ratio, fixed interval, and variable interval
Fixed Reinforcement
Preset.
Variable Reinforcement
Unpredictable.
Ratio Reinforcement
Number of responses.
Interval Reinforcement
Amount of time.
Positive Punishment
Addition of aversive stimulus.
Negative Punishment
Removal of pleasurable stimulus.
Real Life Application
Can decrease behavior can teach fear, can increase aggression, can hide behavior, does not eliminate it.
Observational Learning
Prosocial behavior learning directly through watching others, also known as social learning.
Modeling
Observing and imitating a behavior.
Prosocial Behavior
Models have prosocial effects. Positive, constructicfe, and helpful behavior; the opposite of antisocial behavior.
