AP Psych Unit 4: Learning Vocab Flashcard

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Loss of sensitivity to a repeated stimulus leads to reduced sensitivity, even with changes.

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habituation

Front

Food in Pavlov's experiment caused an unconditioned response. It was the:

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Unconditioned stimulus

Front

In classical conditioning, the stage linking a neutral stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus, triggering the conditioned response.

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acquisition

Front

Procedure where a conditioned stimulus is paired with a new neutral stimulus, forming a second conditioned stimulus.

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higher order conditioning

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Tendency to respond to stimuli similar to the CS.

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generalization

Front

Learning where behavior is reinforced or punished.

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operant conditioning

Front

Operant conditioning procedure where reinforcers guide behavior towards desired behavior.

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shaping

Front

Administering an aversive stimulus

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positive punishment

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Innately reinforcing stimulus satisfying a biological need.

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primary reinforcer

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Reinforcers after unpredictable responses

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variable ratio schedule