Grasp It! (Midterm 2) Flashcards
3 types of behavioral views
- classical conditioning
- operant conditioning
- observational learning
classical conditioning basic def
a neutral stimulus is associated with a natural response
operant conditioning basic def
a response is increased or decreased due to reinforcement or punishment
operant conditioning 4
- trying new responses
- not all learning is unintentional and not all behaviors are automatic; people also actively operate in their environment
- we learn to behave in certain ways as we operate in the environment
- learning in which voluntary behavior is strengthened or weakened by consequences or antecedents
deliberate actions
operants
reinforcements 3
- increase behaviours in frequency and and duration
- can either satisfy a need, reduce tension, or stimulate a part of the brain
- what works for some may not for others
punishments
- decrease an undesired behaviour
presentation punishment
supresses behaviour by adding an undesired consequence
removal punishment
suppresses a behavior by removing a desired consequence
positive vs negative reinforcements 3
- adds something
- takes something away
- both are good things, to encourage a behaviour
continuous reinforcement schedules 3
- reinforcement after every response
- rapid learning of response
- little persistence, rapid disappearance of response if reinforcement stops
fixed-interval reinforcement schedules 3
- reinforcement after set period of time
- response rate increases as time for reinforcement approaches, then drops after
- little persistence, rapid drop in response when reinforement stops
variable interval reinforcement schedules 3
- reinforcement after varying lengths of time
- slow, steady rate of responding, little pause after reinforcement
- greater persistense, slow decline after reinforcement stops
fixed ratio reinforcement schedules 3
- reinforcement after a set # of responses
- rapid response rate, pause after reinforcement
- little persistence, rapid drop after reinforcement stops
variable ration reinforcement schedules 3
- reinforcement after varing # of responses
- very high response rate, little pause after reinforcement
- greatest persistence, response rate stays high and gradually drops off
operant vs classical conditioning 2
- operant=reinforcement, classical=relies more on association between stimuli and responses
- operant=voluntary behaviour, classical=involuntary reflexive behaviour
applied behaviour analysis 4
- application of behavioural learning principles to change behaviour in these 3 steps:
- clearly specify the behavior to be changed and note the current level
- plan a specific intervention using consequences, antecedents, or both
- keep track of results and modify plan if necessary
methods for encouraging behaviours 3
- premack principle
- shaping
- positive practice
premack principle
a high-frequency behaviour (a preferred behaviour) can be a reinforcer for a low-frequency behaviour (less desired acticity)
shaping 2
- involves reinforcing progress instead of waiting for perfection
- useful for building complex skills, working towards a difficult goal, and increasing persistence, endurance, accuracy, or speed
positive practice
practice correct behaviur as soon and as much as possible
handling undesirable behaviour 4
- negative reinforcement
- reprimends
- response cost
- social isolation
negative reinforcement
- allow students to “escape” from mildly unpleasent situations
reprimands 3
soft, calm, private best
response cost
after warning, lose marks for rule infractions
social isolation 2
aka timeout, remove highly disruptive student for a short period of time
learning
occurs when experiences (including practice) causes a relatively permanent change in an indl’s knowledge or behaviour
aristotle and learning
we remember things together when they are similar, contrast, or are contiguous
contiguity
the sequential occurance or proximity of stimulus and response, causing their association in the mind
stimulus
event that activates behaviour
response
observable reaction to a stimulus