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18 Cards in this Set
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CASE STUDY
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An observation technique in which one person is studied in depth in the hope of revealing universal principals. (19)
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SURVEY
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A technique for ascertaining the self-reported attitudes or behaviors of a particular group, usually by questioning a representative, random sample of the group (20)
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NATURALISTIC OBSERVATION
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Observing and recording behavior in naturally occurring situations without trying to manipulate and control the situation. (21)
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CORRELATION
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The extent when one trait or behavior accompanies another, we say the two correlate.
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Discrimination
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the learned ability to distinguish between a conditioned stimulus and other stimuli that are similar to it.
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Generalization
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Tendency to respond to stimuli similar to the CS
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Acquisition
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the initial learning stage in classical conditioning in which an association between a neutral stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus takes place
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UNCONDITIONED STIMULUS
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When a dog sees a hot dog, he salivates. The hotdog is...
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UNCONDITIONED RESPONSE
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When a dog sees a hotdog, he salivates. The saliva is...
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NEURAL STIMULUS
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When a dog hears a bell, nothing is triggered. The bell is...
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Operant Conditioning
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type of learning in which behavior is strengthened if followed by reinforcement or diminished if followed by punishment
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Law of Effect
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Thorndike’s principle that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely, and behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences become less likely
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POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
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Add a positive stimulus, like a hug.
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NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT
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Take something away; driver's license.
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Intrinsic Motivation
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desire to perform a behavior for its own sake and to be effective
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Extrinsic Motivation
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desire to perform a behavior due to promised rewards or threats of punishments
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Punishment
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aversive event that decreases the behavior that it follows
powerful controller of unwanted behavior |
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Shaping
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operant conditioning procedure in which reinforcers guide behavior toward closer approximations of a desired goal
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