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| A learning procedure in which associations are made between a natural stimulus and a neutral stimulus |
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| A stimulus that does not initially elicit any part of the unconditioned response |
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| An even that elicits a certain predictable response typically without previous training |
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| A reaction that occurs naturally and automatically when the unconditioned stimulus is presented, in other words, a reflex. |
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| A once-neutral event that elicits a given response after a period of training in which it has been paired with an unconditioned stimulus. |
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| The learned reaction to a conditioned stimulus. |
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| Responding similarly to a range of similar stimuli |
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| The ability to respond differently to similar but distinct stimuli |
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| The gradual disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus. |
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| Rest period given following extinction, the CR may reappear when the CS is presented again, but not followed by a UCS. It does not bring it back to it's original strength. |
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| Learning in which a certain action is reinforced or punished, resulting in corresponding increases or decreases in occurrence. |
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| Can be defined as a stimulus or event that increases the likelihood that behavior will be repeated. |
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| Stimulus that is naturally rewarding such as food or water. |
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| Stimulus such as money that becomes rewarding through its link with a primary reinforcer |
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| A pattern of reinforcement in which a specific number of correct responses is required before reinforcement can be obtained. |
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| Pattern of reinforcement in which an unpredictable number of responses are required before reinforcement can be obtained |
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