classical conditioning
the response that occurs naturally and is not learned
unconditioned response
The creator of the operant chamber
BF Skinner
This type of sensory memory describes a momentary auditory stimulus
echoic memory
The sudden realization to the solution of a problem
Insight
The stage of sleep where dreams occur
REM
The father of classical conditioning
Ivan Pavlov
The reward type that adds something desirable
positive reinforcement
This type of memory results from an emotionally significant moment and is remembered with great clarity
flashbulb memory
Error proof method of decision making that is time consuming, but accurate
The sleep disorder characterized by a sudden cessation of breathing
Sleep apnea
This stimulus has no meaning until it is partnered with the unconditioned stimulus
neutral stimulus
The schedule that responds to a length of time, but is not predictable
Variable interval
The type of memory that we use in real time and is consistently updating
working memory
The mental shortcut that relies heavily on pre-existing stereotypes that can be generalized to other situations
Representativeness heuristic
The type of psychoactive drug prescribed to treat narcolepsy
amphetamine
The process of a conditioned response reappearing after a period of extinction
spontaneous recovery
This is designed to reduce a certain behavior by adding an unpleasant stimulus
positive punishment
the false insertion of facts that can alter the accuracy of a memory
misinformation effect
The unwillingness to change one's viewpoint even though they have been factually proven to be wrong
Belief perseverance
This drug is commonly referred to as the "club drug"
The likelihood of responding to similar stimuli that has generated a conditioned reaction
stimulus generalization
a motivation that comes from the desire to receive a reward or avoid punishment
extrinsic motivation
The phenomenon that explains how one's current mood influences the way a memory is recalled
mood congruent memory
The belief that an event is more likely than it actually is due to being recent in one's mind.
Availability Heuristic
A therapeutic alternative to opiates to treat chronic pain that does not produce physical addiction
Marijuana