6.9 Understanding Discrimination and Generalization in Operant Conditioning

These flashcards cover key concepts related to discrimination, generalization, and operant conditioning as discussed in the video lecture.

Discrimination

The ability to differentiate between different stimuli and respond appropriately in operant conditioning.

Generalization

The ability to apply learned responses to similar situations or stimuli.

Extinction

The reduction in responding that occurs when reinforcement is no longer delivered.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus that indicates the availability of reinforcement and signals when certain behaviors will lead to a positive outcome.

Delayed Reinforcement

A situation where there is a time gap between a behavior and its reinforcement, which can hinder learning.

Contiguity

The principle that for learning to occur, the behavior and the reinforcement must occur close together in time.

Operant Conditioning

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

Infrared Sensor

A device that detects the presence of a person breaking a light beam, often used in automatic doors.

Button Mechanism

A device requiring physical pressure to activate a function, such as opening a door.

The Green Light

A signal indicating that the behavior can be reinforced and the door is ready to be activated.