Learning Theory I Flashcards
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contrast the 2 types of associative learning (classical vs operant conditioning)
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- classical: association of a neutral stimulus with a stimulus that naturally and involuntarily produces some physiological response
- operant: association of a behavior and some reinforcing or punishing stimulus that follows that behavior
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describe the process of classical conditioning
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3
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describe factors influencing classical conditioning
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CS should precede US: CS is a predictor (environmental cue) that something of biological significance is about to happen – the body is altered
- click –> milk
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number of pairings: more pairings facilitate learning
- however, 1-trial learning can occur (taste aversion)
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time between CS/US and US/UR; in general, shorter intervals are associated with more effective learning
- learned taste aversions occur with large interval
- consistency of pairing: leads to quicker learning
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contrast stimulus generalization vs stimulus discrimination
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- stimulus generalization: responding to similar CSs with the same CR
- stimulus discrimination: through trial and error, organism can learn to respond only to original CS
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contrast extinction of CR vs. spontaneous recovery
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- extinction of a CR: CS-CR bond will tend to decay if CS is no longer followed by US
- spontaneous recovery: following extinction, CR may spontaneously reappear if CS is presented
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10
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describe conditioned immunosuppression (as seen in rats)
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11
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describe classical conditioning of chemotherapy in humans
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12
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describe the bell and pad procedure and what it is used for
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effective in treaitng nocturnal enuresis
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describe white coat hypertension
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