Key Figures
Who is the father of behaviorism and operant conditioning?
B.F. Skinner
What is learning?
a change in behavior based on experience
What is an example of prosocial behavior?
Holding a door open for someone
What is Classical Conditioning?
a type of learning that uses two or more stimuli to elicit an anticipatory behavior
What is Operant Conditioning?
a method of learning that rewards/punishes behavior
Ivan Pavlov is known for his research on what?
Classical Conditioning
What is the goal of reinforcement?
To encourage behavior
What is Modeling?
the process of observing and imitating behaviors
What is discrimination?
To differentiate similar stimuli?
what is positive reinforcement?
the use of a stimulus that strengthens a response after being introduced
Who founded the Law of Effect?
Edward Thorndike
What is Shaping?
a procedure that guides behavior towards a desired outcome
What is in the frontal lobe that helps with imitation and empathy?
Mirror Neurons
What is a neutral stimulus?
a stimulus that does not elicit a natural response
what is an example of positive punishment?
a speeding ticket
What experiment did John B. Watson conduct?
The Little Albert Experiment
What is spontaneous recovery?
the reappearance of an extinguished response
What is a potential consequence of observational learning?
What is generalization?
when similar stimuli elicit similar responses.
what is a variable interval schedule?
a reinforcement schedule that reinforces behavior at unpredictable times
What is The Skinner Box?
a box where there is a button so that an animal can manipulate it for a reward. (encourages interaction)
What is the difference between Operant and Classical Conditioning?
Operant - the behavior is voluntary
Classical - the behavior is involuntary
What experiment is most known for showing observational learning?
The Bobo Doll Experiment
A dog is now trained to salivate at the ringing of a bell. What is the unconditioned response in this scenario?
The salvation to the food
What is an example of negative reinforcement?
Fastening a seatbelt to stop the car from beeping