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Learning is said to be a relatively permanent change in behavior because ________.
it is thought that when learning occurs, some part of the brain physically changes
Changes controlled by a genetic blueprint, such as an increase in height or the size of the brain, are examples of ________.
maturation
One might expect that classical conditioning was discovered by a psychologist. However, it was discovered by a ________.
physiologist who was studying digestion
The researcher responsible for discovering classical conditioning was ________.
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In terms of Pavlov's analysis of learning, salivation would be referred to as a(n) ________.
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Which of the following events most intrigued Pavlov and led to his discoveries?
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In Pavlov's classic experiments, the repeated presentations of the metronome along with the food formed the ________ step of the classical conditioning process.
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The tendency to respond to a stimulus that is similar to the original conditioned stimulus is called ________.
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This represents the process called ________ when Pavlov's dogs stopped salivating to the sound of the metronome.
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The reappearance of a learned response after extinction has occurred is called ________.
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When a strongly conditioned CS is used to make another stimulus into a second CS, the effect is known as ________.
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The current view of why classical conditioning works the way it does, advanced by Rescorla and others, adds the concept of ________ to conditioning theory.
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Which theorist proposed the cognitive perspective that explains that classical conditioning occurs because of expectancy?
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The learning of phobias is a very good example of which certain type of classical conditioning?
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Little Albert was conditioned to fear a ______.
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It is even possible to become classically conditioned by simply watching someone else respond to a stimulus in a process called ________.
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The farmer is attempting to apply the principle of _________ to accomplish this.
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Conditioned taste aversions are an example of something called ________.
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The kind of learning that applies to voluntary behavior is called ________.
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Who was one of the first researchers to explore and attempt to outline the laws of voluntary responses?
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Thorndike was known for his work with ________.
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In operant conditioning, ________ is necessary to create the association between the stimulus and the repetition of a voluntary response.
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A ________ reinforcer is any reward that satisfies a basic, biological need, such as hunger, thirst, or touch.
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Which of the following is a secondary reinforcer?
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What is the cookie in this example when a grandmother gives her grandchild a cookie because the child cleaned her room?
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What has occurred when there is a decrease in the likelihood or rate of a target response?
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Study Notes
Learning and Conditioning
- Learning involves a permanent change in behavior due to physical changes in the brain.
- Maturation refers to genetically controlled changes, exemplified by height increase and brain size development.
Classical Conditioning
- Classical conditioning was initially discovered by a physiologist studying digestion, not a psychologist.
- Ivan Pavlov is the key figure associated with classical conditioning.
- Dogs salivating upon food presentation is an unconditioned response.
- Pavlov's findings were sparked by dogs salivating at the sight of his assistant before food was presented, indicating anticipation.
Processes in Classical Conditioning
- Acquisition is the phase where repeated pairing of a metronome (conditioned stimulus) and food leads to conditioning.
- Stimulus generalization allows for responses to stimuli similar to the conditioned stimulus.
- Extinction occurs when the conditioned response decreases after the conditioned stimulus is presented without reinforcement.
- Spontaneous recovery refers to the reappearance of a conditioned response after extinction.
Advanced Concepts in Classical Conditioning
- Higher-order conditioning occurs when a conditioned stimulus is used to condition another neutral stimulus.
- Expectancy, as posited by Rescorla, adds depth to understanding classical conditioning processes.
- Rescorla's cognitive perspective emphasizes that conditioning is based on expectations.
Emotional Responses and Conditioning
- Conditioned emotional responses demonstrate how phobias can develop through classical conditioning, illustrated by the case of Little Albert fearing a white rat.
- Vicarious conditioning describes learning by observing others' responses to stimuli.
Applications of Conditioning Principles
- Conditioned taste aversions involve associating a food with illness to develop an aversion.
- Biological preparedness highlights the innate tendencies to learn certain associations.
Operant Conditioning
- Operant conditioning focuses on learning through voluntary behaviors, contrasting classical conditioning's focus on involuntary responses.
- Edward Thorndike pioneered research in voluntary responses, notably through his puzzle box experiments.
Key Elements of Operant Conditioning
- Reinforcement is essential for forming the association between a stimulus and the repetition of a behavior.
- Primary reinforcers satisfy basic biological needs, such as hunger and thirst.
- Secondary reinforcers, like a gold star, gain value through association with primary reinforcers.
- Positive reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior recurring, exemplified by giving a cookie for cleaning a room.
- Punishment results in decreased likelihood or frequency of a behavior.
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