Principles of Conditioning in Behavioral Psychology Quiz

Association of a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus leading to a conditioned response.

Strengthening a behavior by providing a consequence.

A reinforcer that gains value through association with primary reinforcers.

Diminishing of a conditioned response when the unconditioned stimulus is absent.

Pioneer in social learning theory, emphasizing learning through observation.

Learning based on consequences of actions.

Responding to similar stimuli as if they were the conditioned stimulus.

Innately reinforcing stimuli, satisfying biological needs.

Diminishing of a conditioned response due to lack of reinforcement.

Learning based on the consequences of behavior.

Initially neutral stimulus that, after association, triggers a conditioned response.

Demonstrated classical conditioning and fear response in humans.

Increasing behavior by removing an aversive stimulus.

Reappearance of a conditioned response after its apparent extinction.

Gradually exposing individuals to feared stimuli to reduce fear.

Adding an aversive stimulus vs. removing a desired stimulus to decrease behavior.

Learning that becomes apparent only when there's an incentive to demonstrate it.

Learning through observing others' behaviors and consequences.

Adding an aversive stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior.

Ability to distinguish between conditioned stimulus and similar stimuli.

Gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response.

Reinforcement provided after a set number of responses.

Sudden reappearance of a conditioned response after its apparent extinction.

Reinforcing behaviors that are increasingly similar to the desired behavior.

Reinforcement provided after an unpredictable number of responses.