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Psyc 101
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
02/24/2011

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Term
Classical Conditioning
Definition
a form of learning in which a previously neutral stimulas (CS) is followed by a stimulus (UCS)  that elicits a unlearned response (UCR)
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UCS
Definition
(Unconditioned stimulus)  elicits response without any learning.
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UCR
Definition
(Unconditioned response) unlearned, inborn reaction to the (UCS)
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CS
Definition

Conditioned stimulus - a stimulus that comes to elicit responses as a result of being paired with an UCS

 

 

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CR
Definition

Conditioned Response - the response elicited by the CS

 

similaror identical to the UCR

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Law of effect
Definition

“responses that produce a satisfying effect in a particular situation become more likely to occur again in that situation,

 

and responses that produce a discomforting effect become less likely to occur again in that situation.

 

Thorndike

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operant conditioning
Definition
form of learning which the consquences of a behavior lead to changes in the probability of its occurrence.
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positive reinforcement
Definition
the consquences of a behavior are positive. so the behavior is engaged more frequently
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primary reinforcer
Definition
Do not have to be acquired thru learning, things that are naturally positive reinforcement
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secondary reinforcers
Definition
learned thru classical conditioning
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fixed ratio schedule
Definition
reinforcement is given only after a specified number of responses
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variable ratio schedule
Definition
reinforcement is given only after a varying number of responses have been made
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fixed interval schedule
Definition
schedule of reinforcement is based on the passage of time rather then number of responses
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Counter conditioning
Definition
conditioning in order to replace an undesirable response (as fear) to a stimulus as an engagement in public speaking) by a favorable one
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brain structure that plays a role in organizing memories
Definition
hippocampus
Term
Similarities in the operation of the human brain and the computer
Definition
basis of information processing theories of memory.
Term
You can increase the capacity of short-term memory by organizing information into?
Definition
Chunks
Term
When the serial position effect occurs, items in the middle of a list are remembered how?
Definition
poorly
Term
The memory of your new phone number is being interfered with by your old phone number
Definition
proactive interference
Term
Learning is any relatively permanent change in?
Definition
behavior
Term
A conditioned response is elicited by a
Definition
conditioned stimulus
Term
Negative reinforcement is a form of?
Definition
operant conditioning
Term
The greater the delay of reinforcement, the _______ the learning
Definition
slower
Term
Ader & cohen study
Definition

immune system responses can be classically conditioned

the drug (UCS)

supressed the activation in immune system cells (UCR)

given along with water (CS)

 

classical conditioning could play a role in our resistance to disease

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