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CH 12
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Psychology
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03/24/2015

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Term
avoidance contingency
Definition
A contingency in which a response prevents or postpones the presentation of a stimulus.
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conditioned negative reinforcer
Definition
A previously neutral stimulus change that functions as a negative reinforcer because of prior pairing with one or more negative reinforcers.
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discriminated avoidance
Definition
A contingency in which responding in the presence of a signal prevents the onset of a stimulus from which escape is a reinforcer.
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escape contingency
Definition
A contingency in which a response terminates (produces escape from) an ongoing stimulus.
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free-operant avoidance
Definition
A contingency in which responses at any time during an interval prior to the scheduled onset of an aversive stimulus delays the presentation of the aversive stimulus.
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negative reinforcer
Definition
A stimulus whose termination (or reduction in intensity) functions as reinforcement.
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unconditioned negative reinforcer
Definition
A stimulus that functions as a negative reinforcer as a result of the evolutionary development of the species (phylogeny); no prior learning is involved (e.g., shock, loud noise, intense light, extreme temperatures, strong pressure against the body)
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