Traits/Behaviors
Name 3 inherited traits that YOU have
varies
A stimulus that automatically triggers a response without learning is called
UCS - Unconditioned stimulus
You study for your exam and make an A
This is an example of _____________
Positive reinforcement
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Mercury
What are 2 examples of an acquired trait?
Scar, broken bone, piercing, etc
In the experiment with Pavlov's dog, what was the conditioned response?
Salivating to the sound of the bell/metronome
A child does not listen to his parents and is no longer allowed to watch television.
This is an example of ______________
Negative punishment
In The Lion King, what is the name of Simba's father?
Mufassa
Name 2 inherited (innate) behaviors
Blinking, coughing, suckling in newborns, etc.
What is it called when the CR is not given to stimuli that are dissimilar to the CS
Discrimination
Describe an example of negative reinforcement
Answers may vary
Who is often referred to as the "King of Pop?"
Michael Jackson
Name 3 learned behaviors
Reading, walking, playing a sport, etc
After learning, the neutral stimulus becomes the __________________
CS - Conditioned Stimulus
Describe an example of positive punishment
Answers may vary
What sport is often called America's pastime?
Baseball
Migrating south for the winter is an example of a(n)
Inherited behavior
This word means that any two stimuli could be associated through conditioning
Equipotentiality
Explain B.F. Skinner's experiment including what type of operant conditioning was performed
A rat is placed in a box with a lever. Anytime the rat presses the lever, a pellet of food comes out. The rat exhibits positive reinforcement when it continues to press the lever to get the food.
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776