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11/07/2012

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Learning
Definition
relatively permanent behavior change due to experience
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Learned Associations
Definition
Help feed our habitual behaviors
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Associative Learning
Definition
Learning that certain events occur together.
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Classical Conditioning
Definition
A type of learning in which one learns to link two or more stimuli and anticipate events
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behaviorism
Definition
Objective science that studies behavior without reference to mental processes
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Ivan Pavlov
Definition
Physiologist, explored research conditioning
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Learned Helplessness
Definition
A person suffers from the sense of powerlessness arising from a traumatic event or failure to succeed. Underlying cause of depression
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Classical Condition
Definition
Learning process occurring when two stimuli are repeatedly paired
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Unconditioned Response
Definition
The unlearned, naturally occurring response to the unconditional stimulus
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Unconditioned Stimulus
Definition
A stimulus that unconditionally- naturally and automatically triggers a response
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Conditioned Response
Definition
Learned response to a previously neutral but now conditioned stimulus
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Conditioned Stimulus
Definition
Previously neutral stimulus that, after association with unconditioned stimulus triggers a conditioned response
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Acquisition
Definition
The initial stage when one links a neutral stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus so that the neutral stimulus begins triggering conditioned response
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Spontaneous Recovery
Definition
reappearance after a pause, of an extinguished conditioned response
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Generalization
Definition
Tendency once a response has been conditioned, for stimuli similar to the conditioned stimulus to elicit similar response
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Respondent Behavior
Definition
Occurs as an automatic response to some stimulus
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Operant Conditioning
Definition
Type of learning in which behavior is strengthened if followed by a reinforcer or diminished if followed by a punisher
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Operant Behavior
Definition
Behavior that operates on environment producing consequences
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Law of Effect
Definition
Thorndike's principle- behaviors followed by favorable consequences
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Operant Chamber
Definition
Containing a bar or key that an animal can manipulate to obtain food or water reinforcer. Attached device
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Shaping
Definition
Procedure in which reinforcers guide behavior toward closer and closer approximations of desired behavior
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Reinforcer
Definition
any event that strengthens the behavior it follows
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Positive Reinforcement
Definition
increasing behaviors by presenting positive stimuli
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Negative Reinforcement
Definition
Increasing behaviors by stopping or reducing negative stimuli
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Primary Reinforcer
Definition
innately reinforcing stimulus
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Conditioned Reinforcer
Definition
stimulus that gains reinforcing power through association with a primary reinforcer
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Continuous Reinforcement
Definition
reinforcing the desired response every time it occurs
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Partial Reinforcement
Definition
reinforcing a response only half of the time
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Fixed-ratio Schedule
Definition
reinforcement schedule that reinforces a response after an unpredictable number of responses
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Variable-ratio Schedule
Definition
schedule that reinforces a response after an unpredictable number of responses
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Fixed-internal Schedule
Definition
reinforces a response only after a specified time has elapsed
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Cognitive Map
Definition
Mental representation of the layout of one's environment
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Latent Learning
Definition
Learning that occurs but is not apparent until there is an incentive to demonstrate it
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Modeling
Definition
process of observing and imitating a specific behavior
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Mirror Neurons
Definition
Lobe neurons that fire when performing certain actions or when observing another doing so.
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