Questions and Answers
What is 'Acquisition' in classical conditioning?
What does 'Extinction' mean in classical conditioning?
The weakening of a conditioned response through removal of reinforcement
Define 'Spontaneous Recovery' in the context of classical conditioning.
The reappearance of a learned response after its apparent extinction
What is 'Generalization' in classical conditioning?
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Explain 'Discrimination' in classical conditioning.
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Study Notes
Principles of Classical Conditioning
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Acquisition:
- Represents the phase where a response is being learned and reinforced.
- Example: Sheldon associates the sound of a bell with the presentation of lemon juice, leading to a learned salivation response.
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Extinction:
- Refers to the diminishing of a conditioned response when reinforcement is no longer provided.
- Example: If the bell is rung without the lemon juice repeatedly, Sheldon will eventually stop salivating in response to the bell.
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Spontaneous Recovery:
- Occurs when a conditioned response re-emerges after a period of extinction.
- Example: Following extinction, Sheldon might still salivate at the sound of the bell, indicating that the learned association hasn't completely faded.
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Generalization:
- Describes the ability to respond similarly to stimuli that resemble the conditioned stimulus.
- Example: Sheldon may salivate not just to the bell but to other sounds, such as a buzzer or telephone, which are similar in nature.
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Discrimination:
- Involves the capability to distinguish between different stimuli and respond differently.
- Example: If Sheldon receives no lemon juice after hearing a telephone ring, he learns to recognize it as a non-reinforcing stimulus and stops salivating in response to the telephone sound.
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