Chp. 6 - Learning

Question 1

Associative Learning

Answer 1

“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

Question 2

Classical Conditioning

Answer 2

Not controlled by our behaviors type of learning with two or more stimuli linked and anticipate events.

Question 3

Asquisition

Answer 3

Process of linking neutral stimulus to unconditioned stimulus to create conditioned response.

Question 4

Extinction

Answer 4

Weakening or conditioned response due to inconsistency of follow through with unconditioned stimulus to conditioned stimulus.

Question 5

Generalization

Answer 5

Association of similar stimuli.

Question 6

Discrimination

Answer 6

Differentiating between similar stimuli (fear of dogs vs cats).

Question 7

Operant Conditioning

Answer 7

Controlled by our behaviors.

Question 8

Operant Chamber

Answer 8

Skinner Box

Question 9

Reinforcement

Answer 9

Increase behaviors

Question 10

Punishment

Answer 10

Decreased behavior

Question 11

Shaping

Answer 11

A procedure in which reinforcers guide actions closer and closer toward a desired behavior.

Question 12

Positive Reinforcement

Answer 12

Increases behavior through addition of pleasurable stimulus.

Question 13

Negative Reinforcement

Answer 13

Increase behaviors through removal of aversive stimulus.

Question 14

Primary Reinforcer

Answer 14

Naturally reinforcing conditional reinforcer - Learner association.

Question 15

Reinforcement Schedules

Answer 15

Continuous, particular, fixed ration, variable ratio, fixed interval, and variable interval

Question 16

Fixed Reinforcement

Answer 16

Preset.

Question 17

Variable Reinforcement

Answer 17

Unpredictable.

Question 18

Ratio Reinforcement

Answer 18

Number of responses.

Question 19

Interval Reinforcement

Answer 19

Amount of time.

Question 20

Positive Punishment

Answer 20

Addition of aversive stimulus.

Question 21

Negative Punishment

Answer 21

Removal of pleasurable stimulus.

Question 22

Real Life Application

Answer 22

Can decrease behavior can teach fear, can increase aggression, can hide behavior, does not eliminate it.

Question 23

Observational Learning

Answer 23

Prosocial behavior learning directly through watching others, also known as social learning.

Question 24

Modeling

Answer 24

Observing and imitating a behavior.

Question 25

Prosocial Behavior

Answer 25

Models have prosocial effects. Positive, constructicfe, and helpful behavior; the opposite of antisocial behavior.