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14 Cards in this Set
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fixed-ratio schedule |
reinforces behavior after set number responses (fifth meal free) |
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variable-ratio schedule |
reinforcement after unpredictable number of responses (slot machine) |
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fixed-interval schedule |
reinforces the first response after a fixed time period (checking frequently for the mail as delivery time approaches) |
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variable -interval schedule |
reinforces the first response after varying time responses (checking for email) |
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positive reinforcer |
increased behavior, any stimulus that strengthens the response (high five) |
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negative reinforcer |
increased behavior, any stimulus that when removed, strengthens the response. (yelling at a player to push them) |
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positive punishment |
administer a negative stimulus. (spraying water on a barking dog) |
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negative punishment |
withdrawing a rewarding stimulus. (taking away driving privileges) |
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extinction |
diminishing a conditioned response. (pavlove dog) |
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generalization |
the tendency to respond like wise to conditioned stimulus. (anticipation of a stimulus) |
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spontaneous recovery |
the reappearance after a pause of a extinguish response. (Pavlove Dog) |
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discrimination |
the learned ability to distinguish between a conditioned stimulus and irrelevant stimuli. (hammer to different part of the body with different reaction) |
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primary reinforcer |
innately reinforcing stimulus, which is one that satisfies a biological need. (unlearned) |
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punisher |
any consequence that decrease the frequency of a behavior. (touching a hot plate, being burned by the hot plate) |
