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Sal's Psych class Key terms on Operant Conditioning.

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after a set period of time, a subject receives reinforcement   fixed interval  
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Set # of actions that lead up to a reward   fixed ratio  
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ex: lottery   variable ratio  
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theory: interaction can control behavior, operant conditioning   B.F. skinner  
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Number of actions that lead to a reward changes.   variable ratio  
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Rewards are based on time.   Interval (both fixed and variable.)  
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Rewards based on Actions.   Ratio (both fixed and variable.)  
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Repetition strengthens bond between a actions and rewards.   Law of Exercise  
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Action and rewards   Response and Stimulus  
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Action is first then reward or stimulus received.   Operant Conditioning  
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Stimulus or "reward" first then an action occurs.   Classical Conditioning  
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Contained and controlled area to test Operant Theories.   Skinner Box or Operant Chamber  
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Any type of event or item that increases likelihood of an action reoccurring.   Reinforcer  
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Any type of event or item that decreases likelihood of an action reoccurring.   Punisher  
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Taking away a pleasant experience because of unwanted behavior or actions.   Punishment  
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Taking away a negative experience because of a wanted action.   negative reinforcement  
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A reinforcer that exists naturally or needs no training to be a reinforcer is called...   Primary Reinforcer  
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A reinforcer that does not exist naturally or needs training to be a reinforcer is called...   Secondary Reinforcer  
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Suddenly, "getting it" or being able to solve a problem. A type of learning.   Insight  
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learning by watching someone else do a task.   Modeling  
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Learning without showing that you learned, or not showing learning until reinforced.   Latent Learning  
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Wanting, Doing, or accomplishing a task for because of the reward involved.   Extrinsic Motivation  
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Leader in the "Insight learning" school of thought.   Kohler.  
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Leader in the "Modeling" or "Observational Learning"   Bandura  
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Learning, accomplishing, or doing a task just because it makes you feel good or you want to is...   Intrinsic Motivation  
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Leader in the theory of "Latent Learning."   Tolman  
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Ability to build and store problem solving and informational skills in one's brain.   Cognitive Map  
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