test 3 - part 4 Flashcards
1
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punishments
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- opposite effects of reinforcement. These consequences make the target behavior less likely to occur in the future
2
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Punishment is most effective when:
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- we encounter punishing consequences from actions such as reaching into a fire
- in that case, operant conditioning helps us to avoid dangers
3
Q
Cognitive learning
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- refers to acquiring new behaviors and info mentally, rather than by direct experience
4
Q
When does cognitive learning occur?
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- by observing events and the behavior of others and by using language to acquire info about events experienced by others
5
Q
Latent Learning
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- skills or knowledge gained from experience, but not apparent in behavior until rewards are given
6
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Intrinsic motivation
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- refers to the desire to perform a behavior well for its own sake. The reward is internalized as a feeling of satisfaction
7
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Extrinsic motivation
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- refers to doing a behavior to receive rewards from others
8
Q
Observational learning
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- watching what happens when other ppl do a behavior and learning from their experience
9
Q
Mirroring
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- being able to picture ourselves doing the same action
10
Q
Cognition
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- noticing consequences and associations
11
Q
Mirror neurons
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- fire only to reflect the actions of feelings of others
12
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Personality
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- A person’s characteristics pattern of thinking, feeling, and acting