learning pt 2

Question 1

extinction

Answer 1

decrease in the conditioned response when the unconditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the conditioned stimulus

Question 2

spontaneous recovery

Answer 2

return of a previously extinguished conditioned response

Question 3

stimulus discrimination

Answer 3

ability to respond differently to similar stimuli

Question 4

stimulus generalization

Answer 4

demonstrating the conditioned response to stimuli that are similar to the conditioned stimulus

Question 5

operant conditioning

Answer 5

form of learning in which the stimulus/experience happens after the behavior is demonstrated

Question 6

law of effect

Answer 6

behavior that is followed by consequences satisfying to the organism will be repeated and behaviors that are followed by unpleasant consequences will be discouraged

Question 7

positive reinforcement

Answer 7

adding a desirable stimulus to increase a behavior

Question 8

negative reinforcement

Answer 8

taking away an undesirable stimulus to increase a behavior

Question 9

punishment

Answer 9

implementation of a consequence in order to decrease a behavior

Question 10

positive punishment

Answer 10

adding an undesirable stimulus to stop or decrease a behavior