#1
Which psychologist is widely known for his work on operant conditioning?
B.F. Skinner
ExplanationB.F. Skinner is widely known for his work on operant conditioning.
#2
What is the term for the process of associating a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response?
Acquisition
ExplanationAssociating neutral stimulus with unconditioned to elicit a response.
#3
In operant conditioning, what is a secondary reinforcer?
A reinforcer that is initially neutral but becomes reinforcing through association
ExplanationInitially neutral but becomes reinforcing through association.
#4
What is the term for the process of reinforcing a behavior every time it occurs?
Continuous reinforcement
ExplanationReinforcing behavior every time it occurs.
#5
In operant conditioning, what is reinforcement?
Any event that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior
ExplanationStrengthening or increasing the likelihood of a behavior.
#6
What is the term for the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response?
Extinction
ExplanationGradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response.
#7
What is the term for the process of teaching a complex behavior by reinforcing closer and closer approximations of the desired behavior?
Shaping
ExplanationTeaching complex behavior through reinforcing closer approximations.
#8
What is negative reinforcement in operant conditioning?
Removing an unpleasant stimulus to strengthen a behavior
ExplanationStrengthening behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus.
#9
In operant conditioning, what is a primary reinforcer?
A reinforcer that is innately satisfying and requires no learning
ExplanationInnately satisfying reinforcer requiring no learning.
#10
What is the term for the reappearance of a previously extinguished response after a delay?
Spontaneous recovery
ExplanationReappearance of an extinguished response after a delay.
#11
Which schedule of reinforcement involves reinforcing a behavior after a variable number of responses?
Variable Ratio
ExplanationReinforcing a behavior after a variable number of responses.
#12
Which operant conditioning term is defined as a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response?
Unconditioned Stimulus (US)
ExplanationStimulus that naturally triggers a response.
#13
Which type of reinforcement schedule is known for producing high rates of responding and resistance to extinction?
Variable Ratio
ExplanationProduces high rates of responding and resistance to extinction.
#14
Which term describes the tendency for a response to occur in the presence of stimuli similar to the original discriminative stimulus?
Generalization
ExplanationResponse occurring in presence of stimuli similar to original.
#15
What is the term for the process of responding to a new stimulus as if it were the original conditioned stimulus?
Generalization
ExplanationResponding to a new stimulus as if it were the original.
#16
According to operant conditioning, what is a conditioned reinforcer?
A reinforcer that is initially neutral but becomes reinforcing through association
ExplanationInitially neutral but becomes reinforcing through association.