Learning

Front 1

give the definition for learning

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the process by which a relatively permenent change in behaviour occurs which is due to experiance

Front 2

whats the key term for: associating a reflex response with a new stimulus

Back 2

classical conditioning

Front 3

give the definition for: unconditioned stimulus

Back 3

the stimulus that produces a reflex response

Front 4

whats the key term for: a response that is learnt or associated with a new stimulus

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conditioned response

Front 5

give the definition for: extinction

Back 5

when a conditioned response dies out

Front 6

give the key term for: when a controlled response that disappears suddenly reappears

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spontaneous recovery

Front 7

give the definition for: generalisation

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the conditioned response is produced when a similar stimulus is presented

Front 8

give the key term for: when the conditioned response is only produced to the conditioned stimulus

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discrimination

Front 9

give the definition for: operant conditioning

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when the consequences of a behaviour determines if the behaviour is repeated

Front 10

give the key term for: strengthen a behaviour by providing a reward

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positive reinforcement

Front 11

give the definition for: negative reinforcement

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strengthens behaviour by removing something unpleasant

Front 12

give a key term for: weakens behaviour by being unpleasant

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punishment

Front 13

give a definition for: behaviour shaping

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building behaviour patterns up gradually in small steps by differential reinforcement; only giving rewards when the behaviour comes closer to desired behaviour

Front 14

give the key term for: a strong irrational fear for something that poses little or no danger e.g feathers

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phobia

Front 15

give a definition for: systematic desensitisation

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its aim is to associate the stimulus that causes the fear with a state of relaxation. this is done in a gradual process

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give the key term for: full exposure to feared stimulus until there is no longer a fear response.

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flooding

Front 17

give a definition for: aversion therapy

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associate a extremely unpleasant reflex with the unwanted behaviour.

Front 18

give a key term for: rewarding socially acceptable behaviour for people who have stopped looking after themselves properly

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token economy