AP Psychology - Learning

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What is a conditioned stimulus?

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A conditioned stimulus is a previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to trigger a conditioned response.

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What is behaviorism in psychology?

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Behaviorism is a perspective in psychology that focuses on observable behaviors and the ways they're learned, primarily through conditioning.

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What is stimulus generalization?

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Stimulus generalization occurs when a response is elicited by stimuli that are similar to the original conditioned stimulus.

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What does the unconditioned stimulus do in classical conditioning?

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The unconditioned stimulus naturally triggers a response without any prior learning.

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What is negative reinforcement?

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Negative reinforcement occurs when a behavior is strengthened by the removal of an unpleasant stimulus.

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What is an unconditioned response?

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An unconditioned response is an automatic, natural reaction to an unconditioned stimulus.

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What is the difference between conditioned response and unconditioned response?

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A conditioned response is learned through conditioning, while an unconditioned response is a natural reaction.

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What is stimulus discrimination?

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Stimulus discrimination is the ability to differentiate between similar stimuli and respond only to the conditioned stimulus.

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What is spontaneous recovery in classical conditioning?

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Spontaneous recovery is the reappearance of a conditioned response after a period of extinction.

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What is extinction in classical conditioning?

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Extinction occurs when the conditioned stimulus is presented without the unconditioned stimulus, leading to a decrease in the conditioned response.