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03/01/2011

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Stimulus
Definition
is something that produces a reaction.
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Response
Definition
an observable reaction to a stimulus
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Conditioning
Definition
a type of learning that involves stimulus-response connections, in which the response is conditional on the stimulus
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Classical Conditioning
Definition
a type of learning in which a neutral stimulus comes to elicit an unconditioned response when that neutral stimulus is repeatedly paired with a stimulus that normally causes an unconditioned response.
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Unconditioned Stimulus
Definition
in classical conditioning , a stimulus that elicits an unlearned , naturally occurring response
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Unconditioned Response
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in classical conditioning ,an unlearned response .
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Conditioned Response
Definition
a learned response to a previously neutral stimulus
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Conditioned Stimulus
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a previously neutral stimulus that, because of pairing with an unconditioned stimulus , now cause a conditioned response
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Taste Aversion
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a type of classical conditioning in which a previously desirable or neutral food comes to be perceived as repugnant because it is associated with negative stimulation.
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Extinction
Definition
in classical conditioning ,the disappearance of a conditioned response when an unconditioned stimulus no longer follows a conditioned stimulus.
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Generalization
Definition
the tendency to respond in the same way to stimuli that have similar characteristics,
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Discrimination
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1.in classical conditioning ,the ability to distinguish the conditioned stimulus from other stimuli that are similar
2.unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice.
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Flooding
Definition
based on the principles of classical conditioning , a fear-reduction technique that involves exposing the individual to a harmless stimulus until fear responses to that stimulus are extinguished,
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Systematic Desensitization
Definition
a type counterconditioning, used to treat phobias ,in which a pleasant relaxed state is associated with gradually increasing anxiety-triggering stimuli
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Operant Conditioning
Definition
learning that is strengthened when behavior is followed by positive reinforcement.
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Reinforcement
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a stimulus or event that follows a response and increases the frequency of that response
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Primary Reinforcers
Definition
stimuli, such as food or warmth, that have reinforcement value without learning
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Secondary Reinforcers
Definition
stimuli that increase the probability of a response because of their association with a primary reinforcer.
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Positive Reinforcers
Definition
encouraging stimuli that increase the frequency of behavior when they are presented
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Negative Reinforcers
Definition
an unpleasant stimulus that increases the frequency of behavior when it is removed
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Schedule of Reinforcement
Definition
a timetable for when and how often reinforcement for a particular behavior occurs
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Continuous Reinforcement
Definition
the reinforcement of a desired response every time it occurs
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Partial Reinforcement
Definition
a type of conditioned learning in which only some of the responses are reinforced
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Shopping
Definition
in operant conditioning, a procedure in which reinforcement guides behavior toward closer approximations of the desired goal
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Latent Learning
Definition
learning that occurs but remains hidden until there is a need to use it
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Latent Learning
Definition
learning that occurs but remains hidden until there is a need to use it
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Observational Learning
Definition
learning by observing and imitating the behavior of other
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