Learning and Memory

Question 1

Define habituation

Answer 1

The process of becoming used to a stimulus

Question 2

Define dishabituation

Answer 2

Occurs when a second stimulus intervenes, causing resensitization to the original stimulus

Question 3

Define observational learning

Answer 3

The acquisition of behavior by watching others

Question 4

Define associative learning

Answer 4

Pairing together stimuli and responses, or behaviors and consequences

Question 5

Define classical conditioning

Answer 5

A form of associative learning in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus such that the neutral stimulus alone produces the same response as the unconditioned stimulus; the neutral stimulus thus becomes a conditioned stimulus.

Question 6

Operant conditioning

Answer 6

A form of associative learning in which the frequency of a behavior is modified using reinforcement (increases behavior) or punishment (decreases behavior)

Question 7

Positive reinforcement

Answer 7

Added stimulus

Continues behavior

Question 8

Negative reinforcement

Answer 8

Removed stimulus

Continues behavior

Question 9

Positive punishment

Answer 9

Added stimulus

Stops behavior

Question 10

Negative punishment

Answer 10

Removed stimulus

Stops behavior