Learning Aproach Key Words

Question 0

Positive reinforcement

Answer 0

Desired consequence following desirable behaviour making it more likely to be repeated

Question 1

Operant conditioning

Answer 1

Learning by consequence

Question 2

Negative reinforcement

Answer 2

Removal of an undesired consequence in response to a behaviour making it more likely to be repeated

Question 3

Punishment

Answer 3

Undesired consequence following a behaviour making it less likely to be repeated

Question 4

Primary reinforcement

Answer 4

Satisfies basic biological needs i.e food satisfies hunger

Question 5

Secondary reinforcement

Answer 5

Enables satisfaction of a basic biological need i.e money to buy food

Question 6

Classical conditioning

Answer 6

Learning through association

Question 7

Extinction

Answer 7

Repeated exposure to the conditioned stimulus leading to a gradual fade in the conditioned response

Question 8

Spontaneous recovery

Answer 8

Sudden recurrence of the conditioned response when presented with the stimulus

Question 9

Social leaning theory

Answer 9

Learning through observation and imitation

Question 10

Imitation

Answer 10

Copying a model behaviour

Question 11

Vicarious reinforcement

Answer 11

Learning through observing others being rewarded for their behaviour