PSYCHOLOGY FLASHCARD on Chapter 6 "Learning"

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What is operant conditioning?

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A learning process where behavior is influenced by consequences such as rewards and punishments.

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What is the main difference between operant conditioning and classical conditioning?

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Operant conditioning emphasizes consequences that occur after the behavior, while classical conditioning involves associations between stimuli.

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What is latent learning?

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Learning that occurs without any obvious reinforcement and is not immediately reflected in behavior.

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Can negative reinforcers be considered punishers?

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No, because negative reinforcers increase desired behaviors, while punishers decrease them.

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What is modeling in the context of social learning theory?

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Modeling is the process of learning behaviors by observing and imitating others.

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Who is B.F. Skinner?

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An influential psychologist known for his research on operant conditioning and reinforcement.

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What is positive reinforcement?

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A process that increases the likelihood of a behavior by providing a rewarding stimulus after the behavior.

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What is negative reinforcement?

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A process that increases the likelihood of a behavior by removing an aversive stimulus after the behavior.

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What is punishment in behavioral psychology?

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A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

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What is the difference between positive and negative punishment?

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Positive punishment adds an aversive stimulus to decrease a behavior, while negative punishment removes a rewarding stimulus.