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What is the principle that behavior becomes more probable when it is followed by a reinforcer and less probable when it is followed by a punisher?
Law of effect
What is the process by which behavior that is reinforced in one situation is repeated in other similar situations even if not reinforced?
Stimulus generalization
What type of reinforcement involves increasing the frequency of a behavior by presence of a positive stimuli following that behavior?
Positive reinforcement
What does observational learning involve?
Learning in which new responses are made as a result of watching the performance of others
What does self-efficacy refer to?
Belief in one's ability to succeed
Test your knowledge of key concepts in behavioral psychology with this quiz. Explore topics such as operant behavior, the law of effect, functional analysis, and discrimination in behavior.
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