learning pt 2 Flashcards
extinction
decrease in the conditioned response when the unconditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the conditioned stimulus
spontaneous recovery
return of a previously extinguished conditioned response
stimulus discrimination
ability to respond differently to similar stimuli
stimulus generalization
demonstrating the conditioned response to stimuli that are similar to the conditioned stimulus
operant conditioning
form of learning in which the stimulus/experience happens after the behavior is demonstrated
law of effect
behavior that is followed by consequences satisfying to the organism will be repeated and behaviors that are followed by unpleasant consequences will be discouraged
positive reinforcement
adding a desirable stimulus to increase a behavior
negative reinforcement
taking away an undesirable stimulus to increase a behavior
punishment
implementation of a consequence in order to decrease a behavior
positive punishment
adding an undesirable stimulus to stop or decrease a behavior