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