Psychology Spontaneous Recovery Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is spontaneous recovery?

The ability to distinguish between similar stimuli

A method of systematic desensitization

Reappearance of an extinguished conditioned response after some time has passed (correct)

A technique to reinforce behaviors

What is generalization?

Tendency to respond in the same way to stimuli that have similar characteristics

What is discrimination in the context of conditioning?

Ability to distinguish the conditioned stimulus from other similar stimuli

What is flooding?

Reduction technique that involves exposing the individual to harmless stimuli to address fear responses Signup and view all the answers

What is systematic desensitization?

Type of counterconditioning Signup and view all the answers

What is counterconditioning?

A procedure based on classical conditioning that replaces a negative response Signup and view all the answers

What is operant conditioning?

Learning that is strengthened when behavior is followed by positive reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

What is reinforcement?

A stimulus or an event that follows a response and increases the frequency of that response Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary reinforcer?

Stimulus, such as food or warmth, that has value without prior learning Signup and view all the answers

What is a secondary reinforcer?

A stimulus that increases the probability of a response through learned associations Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Classical Conditioning Concepts

Spontaneous Recovery: The sudden reemergence of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of non-exposure.
Generalization: The tendency to respond similarly to different stimuli that share characteristics with the conditioned stimulus.
Discrimination: The learned ability to differentiate between a conditioned stimulus and other similar yet distinct stimuli.

Behavioral Therapy Techniques

Flooding: A method used in exposure therapy that involves exposing an individual to their feared stimulus in a safe environment to diminish fear responses.
Systematic Desensitization: A counterconditioning technique that gradually exposes a person to anxiety-producing stimuli while teaching relaxation techniques.

Conditioning Methods

Counterconditioning: A classical conditioning technique that aims to replace a negative emotional response to a stimulus with a positive one through association.
Operant Conditioning: A learning process where behaviors are reinforced or weakened through positive or negative consequences.

Reinforcement Types

Reinforcement: An event or stimulus that follows a behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.
Primary Reinforcer: A stimulus that satisfies a basic biological need (e.g., food, warmth) without prior learning.
Secondary Reinforcer: A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through association with primary reinforcers, enhancing the likelihood of a behavior through conditioning.

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Explore essential concepts related to spontaneous recovery and conditioning with these flashcards. Improve your understanding of key terms such as generalization and discrimination. Perfect for psychology students seeking to enhance their knowledge of behavioral responses.