Final Exam Review

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What is spontaneous recovery?

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The reappearance of a conditioned response after a period of extinction.

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What factor influences the effectiveness of punishment?

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Consistency in applying the punishment.

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What is sleep deprivation?

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The condition of being prevented from obtaining desired or needed amounts of sleep.

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What is observational learning?

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A learning method where individuals learn by watching others and imitating their actions.

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What is operant conditioning?

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A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

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What is classical conditioning?

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A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired together.

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What is shaping in learning?

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A technique in operant conditioning where successive approximations of a desired behavior are reinforced.

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What is cognitive mapping?

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A mental representation of physical locations that helps in navigation and understanding of the environment.

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What is the Skinner box used for?

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To study operant conditioning by observing the behavior of animals in a controlled environment.

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What is the difference between reinforcement and punishment?

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Reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior, while punishment decreases it.