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Ch 7 Learning

Basic concepts of learning

TermDefinition
Operant Conditioning Learning. Behavior strengthened followed by reinforcer or diminished if followed by a punisher. We associate our own actions w/ consequences.
Law of Effect Thorndike's idea that Rewarded Behavior Tends to Recur.
Reinforcement Any consequence that strengthens /increases a behavior.
Positive Reinforcement A desirable stimulus is added. Pet a dog who comes when you call it.
Negative Reinformanct Something that provides relief. Remove an aversive stimulus
Punishment Any consequence tends to decrease the behavior of the behavior it follows.
Supporters and Researchers of non-violent parenting: found 4 major draw-backs of physical punishment True or False
1. Punished behavior is suppressed, not forgotten True or False
2. Punishment teaches discrimination among situations. True or False
3. Punishment can teach fear. True or False
4. Physical punishment may increase aggression by modeling violence as a way of coping with problems. True or False
Limits of Classical Conditioning: Our learning results not only from environmental experiences, but also from cognitive and biological influences.
Limits on Operant Conditioning We most easily and retain behaviors that reflect our biological predispositions. Biological constraints predispose us to learn associations that are naturally adaptive.
A mental representation of the layouts of one's environment. Cognitive map
Learning that occurs but is not apparent until there is an incentive to demonstrate it. Learn it now, use it later. Latent learning
A desire to perform a behavior effectively for its own sake. Intrinsic motivation
A desire to perform a behavior to receive promised rewards or avoid threatened punishment. Extrinsic motivation
Positive, constructive, helpful behavior. This non-violent action is powerful. Prosocial behavior
Repeated viewing of media violence Dulls viewers' sensitivity to violence. Desensitizes people; we become more indifferent; Watching cruelty fosters indifference. Violence viewing effect.
Children who often receive physical punishment tend to display more aggression, and often become more aggressive over time. Antisocial Effects on Behavior.
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