Non-associative learning

Question 1

What factors contribute towards normal behaviour?

Answer 1

It always serves a function, it’s performed in correct context and is expected of physically and phychologically healthy animals.

Question 2

What factors contribute towards abnormal behaviour?

Answer 2

Falls outside of normal behaviour pattern for class or age, occurs at a different frequency or intensity than would be considered normal and is out of context.

Question 3

What is HABITUATION?

Answer 3

The process of decreasing an innate response to a frequently repeated stimulus.

Question 4

What is SENSITISATION?

Answer 4

The process of increasing an innate response to a frequently repeated stimulus.

Question 5

What is FLOODING?

Answer 5

High intensity - all at once; fast (if it works); can be effective, not as long lasting.

Question 6

What is SYSTEMIC DESENITISATION?

Answer 6

Low intensity - strategic and grandual, slow, low level, generally more effective; last longer and goes at animals pace and emotional threshold.