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12/13/2010

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classical conditioning
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learning procedure in which associations are made between a neutral stimulus and an unconditioned stiumulus
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unconditioned stimulus
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event that elicits a certain predictable response typically wihout previous training
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unconditioned response
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ORGANISMS AUTOMATIC (Natural response to stimulus)
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conditioned stimulus
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neutral event which causes response after training
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conditioned response
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learned reation to conditioned stimulus
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generalization
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responding similarily to a range of similar stimuli
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extinction
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gradual disappearance of conditioned response over time
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operant conditioning
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learning where certain action is reinforced or ppunished
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fixed-ratio schedule
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pattern of reinforcement where # of correct responses is required for reinforcement
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variable ratio schedule
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unpredictable amount of responses are required
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fixed-interval schedule
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specific amount of time must elapse for reinforcement
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shaping
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desired behavior is molded by rewarding near desired behavior, better awards given for being closer
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aversive control
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influencing behavior through means of unpleasant stimuli
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escape conditioning
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training to remove an unpleasant stimulus
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avoidance conditioning
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training to respond to prevent occurrence of unpleasant stimuli
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cognitive learning
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form of altering behavior that involves mental processes and may result from observation or imitation
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cognitive map
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mental picture of spatial relationships or relationships between stimuli
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latent learning
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alteration of behavioral tendency not demonstrated by immediate or observial change in behavior
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modeling
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copying behavior
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behavior modification
Definition
application of learning principles to change people's actions and feelings
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