Test 2 Flashcards
Plateau
period of little to no progress
Chunking
grouping similar subjects together for learning purposes
Short Term memory
memory retained for a short period of time
fixed ratio reinforcement
reward after fixed number
fixed interval reinforcement
reward after specific time
punishment
consequence of an action that doesn’t necessarily motivate a change in behavior
classical conditioning
learning that occurs when a subject responds in a desired manner to a neutral stimulus that has repeatedly been presented along with an unconditioned stimulus
positive reinforcement
positive response in order to reinforce and encourage desirable behavior
operant conditioning
learning that occurs through rewards and punishments
distributed practice
separate practice sessions separated by a break
proactive inhibition
interference of old learning with new
retroactive inhibition
new learning interferes with old
overlearning
studying materials more thoroughly over longer periods of time even if you know it by heart
long term memory
information stored for an unlimited time
perception
organizing and interpreting sensory information into meaningful experiences
negative reinforcement
a response to a behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus
sensation
stimulation of sensory receptors and the transmission of information to the brain
interest test
test over your interests, your likes and dislikes
creativity
non-routine solution seeking
massed practice
a practice session with no breaks
variable ratio
reward after varying number
variable interval
reward after varying time
intelligence
ability to acquire new ideas, behavior, and to adapt to new situations- evolve
aptitude test
potential ability at a skill or field of knowledge
achievement test
skill level accomplishment or actual knowledge in a specific area
central nervous system
the brain and spinal cord
peripheral nervous system
all the nerves distributed throughout the rest of the body
