Learning 2 Flashcards

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define associative learning

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learning about the relationship between two seperate stimuli and a new response becomes associated with a particular stimulus

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define classical conditioning

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a learned association between a previously neutral stimulus (CS) and a previously meaningful stimulus (UCS)

(e.g. ringing a bell when giving a dog food so the dog learns when they hear the bell it means food)

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example of classical conditioning

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Classical conditioning can make an animal show a fearful response to a vet if the vet previously performed a painful procedure
(e.g. injection)

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operant conditioning

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A change in the probability of a behaviour being performed due to a learned association between that behaviour and a meaningful consequence for the animal

learns that this behaviour is followed by consequence (punishment) and behaves accordingly in the future

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examples of classical vs operant

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classical
- stimulus : bell
- behaviour : drool

operant
- behaviour : bell
- reward : outside

classical condition - theres the bell, its time for food
operant conditioning - its time for food I should press the lever

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what are the principles of reinforcement

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reinforcers and emotion
reinforcement and punishment referring to change in the affective state of the animal and hence the change in the likelihood of performing a behaviour which it is contingent upon

primary and secondary resources

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what is the primary reinforcer

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an evolved biological meaning for the animal, should be approached or avoided in the ancestral environment

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what is the secondary reinforcer

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have become reinforcing / punishing through learned association (classical conditioning)
e.g clicker

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describe punishment

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an aversive event that decreases the behaviour that it follows
punished behaviour is not forgotten, its suppressed - behaviour returns when punishment is no longer present

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