Learning and Behavior

Question 1

Primary reinforcer

Answer 1

something that impacts all people (i.e., food)

Question 2

Secondary Reinforcer

Answer 2

reinforcing value through experience

Question 3

generalized conditioned reinforcement

Answer 3

money or tokens

Question 4

Aversive Conditioning

Answer 4

behavioral technique often used for addictive behaviors. problems with averse conditioning is high relapse rates, lack of generalization, ethical concerns.

Question 5

Overjustification

Answer 5

occurs when people are reinforced for behaviors they would normally do without reinforcement. when reinforcement is taken away, there is a decrease in the behavior. (ie, liking jambs juice but hating it cause Luis forces me to eat smoothies daily. )

Question 6

The Premack Principle

Answer 6

frequently performed bx is used to reinforce an infrequently performed bx.