Psych C5

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    What defines Learning?

    Changes behavior due to experience.

    What is Behaviorism?

    Focuses on observable actions rather than mental processes.

    What is Associative Learning?

    Links two events during the learning process.

    What is Observational Learning?

    Involves imitating others' behaviors.

    What is Classical Conditioning?

    Associates a neutral stimulus with a meaningful one.

    What is an Unconditioned Stimulus?

    Triggers a response without prior learning.

    What is an Unconditioned Response?

    An innate reaction to an unconditioned stimulus.

    What is a Conditioned Response?

    Learned reaction to a conditioned stimulus.

    What is a Conditioned Stimulus?

    Initially neutral, becomes associated with a response.

    What is Acquisition?

    Initial learning of the connection between stimuli.

    What is Generalization?

    Similar stimuli elicit similar responses.

    What is Discrimination?

    Learning to respond to specific stimuli only.

    What is Extinction?

    Weakening of a conditioned response when unconditioned stimulus is absent.

    What is Spontaneous Recovery?

    Reappearance of a conditioned response after a break.

    What is Counter Conditioning?

    Changing the relationship between conditioned stimulus and response.

    What is Aversive Conditioning?

    Pairs a stimulus with an unpleasant experience.

    What is Habituation?

    Decreased response to repeated stimuli.

    What is Operant Conditioning?

    Behavior changes based on consequences.

    What is the Law of Effect?

    Positive outcomes strengthen behaviors; negative outcomes weaken them.

    What is Shaping?

    Reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior.

    What is Reinforcement?

    Increases the likelihood of a behavior recurring.

    What is Positive Reinforcement?

    Adding a pleasant stimulus to increase behavior frequency.

    What is Negative Reinforcement?

    Removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase behavior frequency.

    What is Avoidance Learning?

    Learning to avoid negative stimuli through specific responses.

    What is Learned Helplessness?

    Belief that one cannot control negative outcomes.

    What is a Primary Reinforcer?

    Naturally satisfying without prior learning.

    What is a Secondary Reinforcer?

    Gains value through experience.

    What is Operant Conditioning - Generalization?

    Reinforced behavior occurs in different situations.

    What is Operant Conditioning - Discrimination?

    Negative action towards a group member based on group identity.

    What is Operant Conditioning - Extinction?

    Behavior frequency decreases without reinforcement.

    What are Schedules of Reinforcement?

    Patterns determining when behaviors are reinforced.

    What is Punishment?

    Decreases the likelihood of a behavior.

    What is Positive Punishment?

    Adding a stimulus to decrease behavior frequency.

    What is Delay of Gratification?

    Postponing immediate rewards for greater future rewards.

    What is Applied Behavior Analysis?

    Uses operant conditioning to modify behavior.

    What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

    Neurodevelopmental disorder affecting social communication.

    What is Latent Learning?

    Unreinforced learning not immediately shown in behavior.

    What is Insight Learning?

    Sudden understanding of a problem's solution.

    What is Instinctive Drift?

    Reversion to instinctive behaviors that hinder learning.

    What is Preparedness?

    Biological predisposition to learn in specific ways.