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LEARNING (7)
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
04/25/2011

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Learning
Definition
A relatively permanent behavior change due to experience.
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The "Law of Effect"
Definition
rewarded behavior is more likely to occur.
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Associative Learning
Definition
Linking events that occur close together.
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Classical Conditioning
Definition
Proposed by Ivan Pavlov. Used dogs, bell, and saliva for experiment.
Unconditional Stimulus => Unconditional response. Add in Conditional Stimulus and over time => Conditional Response (unaware of this action)
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Higher-Oder Conditioning
Definition
Pairing the Conditional Stimulus with another new Conditional Stimulus.
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Extinction
Definition
A weakening or disappearance of the conditioned behavior. Occurs when the CS is repeatedly represented without the US.
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Who performed the "Little Albert Experiment?"
Definition
John Watson.
(Fuzzy white rat, big BANG, crying)
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Shaping
Definition
Changing behavior through reinforcement.
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Negative/Positive Reinforcement
Definition
Positive: responses/behavior is strengthened with the addition of a reinforced stimulus; something added.
Negative: response/behavior is strengthened with the removal of the punishing stimulus. ex: over the counter meds.
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Bobo Doll Experiment
Definition
Completed by Albert Bandura.
Adults were video taped engaging in violence against Bobo. Children were shown this video and when put inside a room with Bobo, the kids engaged in the same violent manner.
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Name three Reinforcement Schedules
Definition
1 - Fixed ration: fast response over short time.
2 - Variable ration: casino's use this.
3 - Fixed interval
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"Skinner Box"
Definition
Experiment by B.F Skinner.
Studying the behavior of rats by classical and operant conditioning styles. Researchers teach to perform certain actions in response to specific stimuli. Scientifically evaluating rewarded behavior.
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Operant Conditioning
Definition
Changing the probability of a repeated response by manipulating the consequences of that response.
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