Memory
This type of memory is associated with concepts or facts we know but aren't tied to experience
Semantic
Repeated exposure to the same stimulus can cause decreased response
Habituation
Getting a flu shot hurts and makes a child cry. The child associates the needle with getting hurt and cries at the sight of the needle. What is the unconditioned stimulus?
Flu shot
•Increase the frequency of a behavior by adding an incentive following the desired behavior (money)
Positive reinforcer
Reinforce a behavior after a specific number of performances of that behavior
Fixed Ratio
this is the repetition of a piece of information to keep iy in working memory or short term and eventually long term
maintenance rehearsal
Recovery of a response to a stimulus usually after a different stimulus has been presented
Dishabituation
A child was laughed at when he gave a presentation in class, and he felt ashamed. Now, whenever he has to speak up in front of people, he feels nervous and fearful.What is the unconditioned response?
Feeling of shame
Remove a stimulus to reduce a behavior (grounded from TV)
Negative punishment
reinforce a behavior after a varying number of times behavior is performed so that the average is constant
Variable ratio
this type of memory is unconscious memory of skills required for procedural tasks
procedural memory
Situation when the subject experiences a negative stimulus and in response displays the desired behavior to get rid of the stimulus
escape learning
Walking with its owner is exciting for a dog who stays inside all day. So, when it sees its owner change into a sweatshirt, put on a coat, and grab the keys, it knows they’re going out. These actions alone can excite the dog. What is the conditioned stimulus?
Owner's actions
increase the frequency of a behavior by removing something unpleasant
Negative reinforcer
•Reinforce the first instance of a behavior after a specified time period has elapsed
Fixed interval
This type of memory includes memories of our lives and information related to our trait and characteristics
Autobiographical memory
Loss of conditioned response if conditioned stimulus is presented without unconditioned stimulus
Extinction
Food poisoning can lead to a phobia of a specific food. The first time someone eats a certain food and gets sick, they may associate the food with feeling awful.The food’s appearance, smell, or taste can evoke an intense dislike or even fear in the person . What is the conditioned response?
Fear of food
Add unpleasant consequence in response to behavior to reduce behavior (spanking)
Positive punishment
Reinforce a behavior the first time that behavior is performed after a varying interval of time
Variable Interval
What is elaborative rehearsal
Association of knowledge already stored in long term memory
What is avoidance learning
Subject displays desired behavior to avoid unpleasant stimulus
What is a neural stimulus?
a stimulus that at first elicits no response
Conditioned response can be produced by similar stimuli
Generalization
Using a reflexive stimulus to turn a neutral stimulus to a conditioned stimulus
Acquisition