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What is the term for the ability to differentiate between similar stimuli?
What is the term for the ability to differentiate between similar stimuli?
- Extinction
- Conditioning
- Discrimination (correct)
- Generalization
Which statement is true regarding operant conditioning?
Which statement is true regarding operant conditioning?
- Negative reinforcers are always punishment.
- Positive reinforcers decrease behavior.
- All behaviors result in reinforcement.
- Reinforcement increases the likelihood of behavior repeating. (correct)
What occurs during extinction in classical conditioning?
What occurs during extinction in classical conditioning?
- Generalization of responses occurs.
- A new stimulus is introduced to enhance the response.
- Learning is permanently lost.
- The conditioned response weakens over time. (correct)
What is an example of a primary reinforcer?
What is an example of a primary reinforcer?
Which of the following accurately describes a secondary reinforcer?
Which of the following accurately describes a secondary reinforcer?
Which statement about classical conditioning is correct?
Which statement about classical conditioning is correct?
What does reinforcement do to behavior?
What does reinforcement do to behavior?
According to operant conditioning, what effect does a punisher have on behavior?
According to operant conditioning, what effect does a punisher have on behavior?
What is the definition of learning?
What is the definition of learning?
Which type of learning is characterized by a neutral stimulus becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus?
Which type of learning is characterized by a neutral stimulus becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus?
What does the term 'unconditioned response' refer to?
What does the term 'unconditioned response' refer to?
What is a conditioned stimulus?
What is a conditioned stimulus?
What occurs during the extinction phase of classical conditioning?
What occurs during the extinction phase of classical conditioning?
Which of the following describes spontaneous recovery?
Which of the following describes spontaneous recovery?
Which type of stimulus is inherent and does not require any learning to provoke a response?
Which type of stimulus is inherent and does not require any learning to provoke a response?
What is a neutral stimulus before conditioning?
What is a neutral stimulus before conditioning?
What is the primary function of a negative reinforcer?
What is the primary function of a negative reinforcer?
Which scenario best exemplifies positive punishment?
Which scenario best exemplifies positive punishment?
How does negative punishment operate?
How does negative punishment operate?
Studying for an exam to avoid poor grades is an example of what type of learning?
Studying for an exam to avoid poor grades is an example of what type of learning?
What type of learning occurs without immediate reinforcement or reward?
What type of learning occurs without immediate reinforcement or reward?
In the context of reinforcement and punishment, what does positive refer to?
In the context of reinforcement and punishment, what does positive refer to?
Which of the following options describes punishment correctly?
Which of the following options describes punishment correctly?
What is a key characteristic of observational learning?
What is a key characteristic of observational learning?
Study Notes
Definition of Learning
- Learning is a relatively permanent change in behavior due to experience.
- Changes in behavior caused by maturation, accidents, fatigue, or lack of effort do not constitute learning.
Types of Learning
- Classical Conditioning: Learning through association.
- Operant Conditioning: Learning through consequences.
- Cognitive Approaches: Focus on mental processes underlying learning.
Classical Conditioning
- Developed by Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist.
- Involves pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response.
Key Terms in Classical Conditioning
- Neutral Stimulus: Stimulus that does not provoke a response before conditioning.
- Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS): Naturally evokes a specific response (e.g., food causing salivation).
- Unconditioned Response (UCR): Natural response to an unconditioned stimulus.
- Conditioned Stimulus (CS): Originally neutral stimulus that gains the ability to evoke a response after pairing with UCS.
- Conditioned Response (CR): Learned response to a previously neutral stimulus.
Processes in Classical Conditioning
- Extinction: Gradual weakening of the conditioned response when the CS is presented without the UCS.
- Spontaneous Recovery: Reappearance of an extinguished conditioned response after a rest period.
- Stimulus Generalization: The tendency to respond to stimuli similar to the original CS.
- Stimulus Discrimination: Ability to distinguish between different stimuli.
Operant Conditioning
- Behavior increases with positive reinforcement or removal of negative reinforcement.
- Behavior decreases with the introduction of punishment.
Key Concepts in Operant Conditioning
- Reinforcement: Increases the likelihood of a preceding behavior recurring.
- Reinforcer: Any stimulus enhancing behavioral repetition.
- Primary Reinforcer: Satisfies biological needs naturally (e.g., food).
- Secondary Reinforcer: Gains reinforcing qualities through association with a primary reinforcer (e.g., money).
- Positive Reinforcer: Stimulus that, when presented, increases the probability of a behavior.
- Negative Reinforcer: Stimulus removal increases the likelihood of behavior (e.g., relieving pain with aspirin).
- Punishment: Decreases the probability of a behavior occurring.
Types of Punishment
- Positive Punishment: Application of an unpleasant stimulus to weaken a response (e.g., spanking).
- Negative Punishment: Removal of a pleasant stimulus to diminish behavior (e.g., losing privileges).
Cognitive Approaches to Learning
- Focus on thought processes involved in learning.
- Includes:
- Latent Learning: Acquisition of knowledge without immediate reinforcement, applicable later.
- Observational Learning: Learning by observing others.
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Explore the key definitions and types of learning, including classical and operant conditioning. This quiz focuses on the foundational concepts introduced by Ivan Pavlov and the significance of key terms in classical conditioning. Test your understanding of behavior change due to experience.
