Rbt Flashcards
(18 cards)
What are unconditioned stimuli?
Naturally aversive stimuli that elicit unconditioned responses
Examples include touching something hot or experiencing a static shock.
What are unconditioned responses?
Automatic reactions to unconditioned stimuli
Examples include blinking, jumping at a loud noise, and salivating at food.
What is respondent conditioning?
A type of learning where a neutral stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus
Also known as classical conditioning.
Who first identified the principle of respondent conditioning?
Ivan Pavlov
What is a conditioned stimulus?
A neutral stimulus that has been paired with an unconditioned stimulus and now evokes a conditioned response
What is a conditioned response?
The learned response that occurs in reaction to a conditioned stimulus
Fill in the blank: In Pavlov’s experiment, the sound of the _______ became a conditioned stimulus.
bell
What is the process of pairing in ABA?
Building rapport with clients by associating oneself with preferred stimuli
What is counter-conditioning?
A method to reverse phobias by connecting new coping responses with feared stimuli
What is a fear hierarchy?
A ranked list of phobic situations from least to most terrifying
What is the first step in counter-conditioning a phobia?
Developing a fear hierarchy with the client
True or False: Respondent conditioning can only occur with food as the unconditioned stimulus.
False
What coping mechanisms might be developed in counter-conditioning?
Breathing exercises or relaxation techniques
Fill in the blank: After pairing, salivation occurs in response to a _______ even when food is not present.
conditioned stimulus
What happens when a conditioned stimulus is repeatedly paired with an unconditioned stimulus?
It elicits a conditioned response
What is an example of systematic desensitization?
Practicing coping skills while gradually facing more terrifying stimuli
Fill in the blank: Respondent conditioning involves the pairing of a neutral stimulus with an _______ stimulus.
unconditioned
What is the ultimate goal of counter-conditioning?
To ensure the conditioned stimulus no longer produces the fear response
