PYSCH 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Escape learning:
A
Role of the behavior is to reduce the unpleasantness of something that already exists (headache)
2
Q
Avoidance learning:
A
to prevent the unpleasantness of something that has yet to happen
3
Q
What is the most effective reinforcement strategy?
A
Variable-ratio schedules
4
Q
What are the three methods of encoding from most to least effective?
A
1) semantic
2) acoustic
3) visual
5
Q
Method of loci
A
involves associating each item in the list with a location along a route through a building that has already been memorized.
6
Q
Peg word
A
associates numbers with items that rhyme with or resemble the numbers
7
Q
Semantic network
A
concepts are linked together based on a similar meaning not unlike an internet encyclopedia wherein each page includes links for similar topics
