Behavioral Analysis and Conditioning Quiz

Variable Ratio reinforcement schedule rewards after an unpredictable number of responses.

Shaping involves rewarding behaviors that progressively approximate the desired behavior.

The neutral stimulus is initially paired with the unconditioned stimulus to create a conditioned response.

Extinction involves presenting the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus to weaken the conditioned response.

Extinction in operant conditioning involves reducing behavior frequency by ceasing reinforcement.

Learning through the association of stimuli, pioneered by Ivan Pavlov.

John B. Watson conducted the Little Albert experiment, demonstrating classical conditioning principles.

Behaviorism emphasizes studying observable behavior rather than internal mental states.

The unconditioned response is the automatic response triggered by the unconditioned stimulus.

Spontaneous recovery refers to the sudden reappearance of a conditioned response after extinction.

Fixed Interval reinforcement schedule rewards after a set time has passed since the last reinforcement.

Acquisition involves linking a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to evoke a conditioned response.

Fixed Ratio reinforcement schedule rewards after a set number of responses.

Stimulus discrimination involves responding only to the specific conditioned stimulus and not similar stimuli.

Variable Ratio reinforcement schedule rewards after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high response rates.

Negative reinforcement involves removing aversive stimuli to strengthen a behavior.

Extinction refers to diminishing a response's strength by ceasing reinforcement.

Extinction involves the gradual decrease of a conditioned response over time.

B.F. Skinner introduced the concept of operant conditioning, focusing on behavior's consequences.

Modeling involves learning by observing others and replicating their actions.

Albert Bandura proposed the social learning theory, highlighting the importance of observational learning.

The Law of Effect states that behaviors followed by favorable consequences are more likely to be repeated.

B.F. Skinner is known for the Skinner box, used in operant conditioning experiments to study behavior.

The unconditioned stimulus is the stimulus that naturally elicits a response without prior learning.

Edward Thorndike introduced the law of effect, stating behaviors followed by favorable outcomes are more likely to be repeated.