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The Law of Effect
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Behaviors that are followed by a desirable state of affairs tend to be repeated, while behaviors that are followed by an undesirable state of affairs tend not to be repeated.
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reinforcer
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any event that increases the behavior it follows.
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positive reinforcer
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a reinforcer that presents a pleasant stimulus after a response.
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negative reinforcer
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a reinforcer that reduces or removes an unpleasant stimulus.
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primary reinforcer
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a natural or biological reinforcers
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punisher
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any event that decreases the behavior it follows. can involve: -removing an enjoyable experience (time out) -adding an aversive experience (spanking) |
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continuous
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fastest acquisition (takes a shorter time to learn).
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partial
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slower acquisition, (takes a longer time to learn) but more resistant to extinction.
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prosocial behavior
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actions which benefit others, contribute value to groups, and follow moral codes and social norms.
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antisocial behavior
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actions that are harmful to individuals and society?
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imitation
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the copying of behavior.
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desensitization
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the diminished emotional responsiveness to negative stimuli (ex: reduced desire to help an injured person).
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secondary reinforcer
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a learned reinforce (ex: money or good grades).
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