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Learning
Psychology Test
Term | Definition |
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Stimulus | Produces a reaction |
Classical Conditioning | One stimulus comes to call forth the response called forth by another stimulus |
Unconditioned Stimulus | causes response that is automatic, not learned |
Unconditioned Response | Automatic response in turn |
Conditioned Response | Learned response to a stimulus that was previously meaningless |
Conditioned Stimulus | Learned Stimulus |
Reinforcement | Process by which stimulus increases chances preceding behavior will occur. |
Primary Reinforcement | Function due to biological makeup of the organism (Food,water,and adequate warmth) |
Secondary Reinforcement | Must be learned. Acquire their value through being paired with established reinforcers. |
Positive Reinforcement | Increase frequency of behavior they follow when they are applied |
Negative Reinforcement | Increase frequency of behavior they follow when they are removed |
Fixed Interval | Equal amount of time between |
Fixed Ratio | Number of correct responses |
Variable Ratio | Unpredicted number of correct responses |
Variable Interval | Varying amounts of time go between |
Operant Conditioning | Behavior is followed by a consequence |