Learning Flashcards
in Pavlov’s experiment, the dog’s salivation is called…
unconditioned response: an unlearned, naturally occurring response to an unconditioned stimulus (food)
what is the acquisition stage in classical conditioning?
when one links a neutral stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus so that the neutral stimulus begins triggering the conditioned response
coffee reward cards are an example of which intermittent reinforcement type?
fixed ratio
slot machines are an example of which intermittent reinforcement type?
variable ratio
dialling to get through to a competition is an example of which intermittent reinforcement type?
variable interval
getting mail is an example of which intermittent reinforcement type?
fixed interval
what is Bandura’s theory of learning?
observational learning
what is higher-order conditioning?
a procedure in which the conditioned stimulus in one conditioning experience is paired with a new neutral stimulus which creates a second (often weaker) conditioned stimulus
spraying water on a barking dog is a…
positive punishment
what is latent learning?
learning that occurs but is not apparent until there is an incentive to demonstrate it
what are mirror neurons?
frontal lobe neurons that some scientists believe fire when we perform certain actions or observe another doing so
getting a promotion for your hard work is a…
positive reinforcement
your boss yells at you for arriving at work late is a…
negative reinforcement
students lose recess time for making too much noise is a…
negative punishment
