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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 classical conditioning | learning that occurs when a previously neutral stimulus (NS) is paired with an unconditioned stimulus (UCS) to elicit a conditioned response (CR) |
| operant conditioning | learning through the consquences of voluntary behavior |
| observational learning | learning new behaviors or info by watching and imitating others. REPRODUCTION, RETENTION, REINFORCEMENT, ATTENTION |
| latent learning | hidden learning that exists without behavioral signs |
| insight | sudden understanding of a problem that implies the solution |
| negative punishment | taking away a stimulus that WEAKENS a response and makes it less likely to recur |
| positive punishment | adds stimulus and WEAKENS the behavior |
| negative reinforcement | taking away a stimulus which strengthens a response and makes it more likely to recur. IT is a not punishment, ex. baby crying then quiet after picking him up to stop the crying |
| positive reinforcement | adding a stimulus which strengthens a response and makes it more likely to recur. ex) tickling baby and he smiles hoping you will tickle him again |
| fixed ratio | reinforcement occurs after a predetermined set of responses ex) 10 dollars every 3 cars washed |
| variable ratio | reinforcement occurs unpredictably ex) slot machines |
| fixed interval | reinforcement occurs after a predetermined time has elasped ex) monthly paycheck |
| variable interval | reinforcement that occurs unpredictably ex) pop quizzes |
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