Exam 2 Behavioral Analysis

studied byStudied by 0 people
0.0(0)
learn
LearnA personalized and smart learning plan
exam
Practice TestTake a test on your terms and definitions
spaced repetition
Spaced RepetitionScientifically backed study method
heart puzzle
Matching GameHow quick can you match all your cards?
flashcards
FlashcardsStudy terms and definitions

1 / 24

encourage image

There's no tags or description

Looks like no one added any tags here yet for you.

25 Terms

1
What is positive reinforcement?
The addition of a stimulus following a behavior that increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.
New cards
2
What are the three key parts of positive reinforcement?
(1) A behavior occurs, (2) A stimulus is added immediately after, (3) The behavior increases in frequency due to the added stimulus.
New cards
3
Give an example of positive reinforcement.
A child receives a cookie for completing their homework, making them more likely to do homework in the future.
New cards
4
What is negative reinforcement?
The removal or avoidance of an aversive stimulus following a behavior that increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.
New cards
5
What are the three key parts of negative reinforcement?
(1) A behavior occurs, (2) An aversive stimulus is removed, (3) The behavior increases in frequency due to the removal of the stimulus.
New cards
6
Give an example of negative reinforcement.
A student turns in homework early to avoid being scolded, making them more likely to turn in homework early in the future.
New cards
7
Which type of behavior is influenced by reinforcement?

Operant behavior

New cards
8
Define operant.

a type of behavior that is voluntary and controlled by its consequences.

New cards
9
How do positive and negative reinforcement differ?
Positive reinforcement adds a stimulus, while negative reinforcement removes a stimulus to increase behavior.
New cards
10
What is the difference between conditioned and unconditioned reinforcers?
Unconditioned reinforcers are naturally reinforcing (e.g., food), while conditioned reinforcers acquire reinforcing properties through association (e.g., money).
New cards
11
What factors influence the effectiveness of reinforcement?
Motivating Operations, Magnitude, Contingency, and Response Effort.
New cards
12
What is a Fixed Ratio (FR) reinforcement schedule?
Reinforcement occurs after a fixed number of responses.
New cards
13
What is operant extinction?

when a previously reinforced behavior is no longer reinforced, leading to a decrease in that behavior.

New cards
14
What is an extinction burst?

the temporary increase in the frequency or intensity of a behavior when reinforcement is first removed.

New cards
15
When does ignoring a behavior function as extinction?

when the behavior was previously maintained by attention.

New cards
16
Which reinforcement schedule produces the most extinction-resistant behaviors?

Variable Ratio (VR) schedules

New cards
17
What are NS, US, UR, CS, and CR in conditioning?
NS: A stimulus that does not produce a response; US: A stimulus that naturally triggers a response; UR: A natural reaction to the US; CS: A previously neutral stimulus that elicits a response after association with US; CR: The learned response to the CS.
New cards
18
What is a Conditioned Emotional Response (CER)?

an emotional reaction that becomes conditioned to a specific stimulus after repeated pairings with an aversive event.

New cards
19
What is shaping?

reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior.

New cards
20
What are successive approximations?
Incremental steps or behaviors that gradually move toward the desired target behavior.
New cards
21
What is the role of reinforcement in shaping?

used to reinforce each successive approximation.

New cards
22
What must you do before implementing operant extinction?
Ensure you know the behavior’s reinforcement history and potential negative side effects.
New cards
23
What are generalization and maintenance?
Generalization is when a behavior spreads across different contexts; maintenance is when the behavior continues over time after intervention ends.
New cards
24
What is fear in operant and respondent behavior?

can be a conditioned emotional response or a classical response to stimuli predicting harm.

New cards
25
What is systematic desensitization?
Gradual exposure to fear-inducing stimuli while practicing relaxation techniques.
New cards

Explore top notes

note Note
studied byStudied by 8 people
1039 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 9 people
798 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 1 person
712 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 36 people
1003 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 67 people
775 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 106 people
324 days ago
4.8(5)
note Note
studied byStudied by 12 people
858 days ago
4.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 10625 people
708 days ago
4.7(60)

Explore top flashcards

flashcards Flashcard (197)
studied byStudied by 1 person
175 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (55)
studied byStudied by 1 person
68 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (76)
studied byStudied by 3 people
100 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (53)
studied byStudied by 10 people
507 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (26)
studied byStudied by 10 people
794 days ago
5.0(2)
flashcards Flashcard (50)
studied byStudied by 27 people
262 days ago
5.0(2)
flashcards Flashcard (55)
studied byStudied by 3 people
865 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (20)
studied byStudied by 87 people
239 days ago
5.0(1)
robot