Conditioned Reinforcement Flashcards
1
Q
What are primary reinforcers?
A
basic needs. Food, water, sex etc…
2
Q
what are conditioned reinforcers?
A
Not a primary reinforcer
A consequent stimulus that acquires reinforcing properties during the lifetime of the organism.
Organisms use conditioned reinforcers to predict the imminent delivery of another reinforcer.
3
Q
How is a conditioned reinforcer created?
A
Start with a neutral stimulus:pair the neutral stimulus with a backup reinforcer.
4
Q
What are generalized conditioned reinforcers?
A
When things that are similar to the conditioned reinforcer emit the same response. (little albert)
5
Q
How do primary reinforcers lose their effectiveness?
A
Satiation (thanksgiving)
