Learning Behaviorism and Memory

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These flashcards cover key concepts from behaviorism, classical and operant conditioning, sleep stages, and memory processes, providing definitions and explanations for each term.

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Behaviorism

A perspective that focuses on observable behaviors and how we learn them.

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Classical Conditioning

A learning process where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit a conditioned response.

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Unconditioned Stimulus (US)

A stimulus that naturally triggers a response without prior learning.

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Unconditioned Response (UR)

An innate response that occurs as a result of an unconditioned stimulus.

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Conditioned Stimulus (CS)

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, begins to elicit a conditioned response.

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Conditioned Response (CR)

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become a conditioned stimulus.

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Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that involves making an association between a voluntary behavior and its consequence.

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Reinforcement

Any stimulus that increases the probability of a behavior reoccurring.

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Punishment

Any stimulus that decreases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.

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Primary Reinforcer

An innately satisfying stimulus, such as food.

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Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that derives its reinforcement value from its association with a primary reinforcer.

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Fixed Ratio Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a reward is given after a specific number of responses.

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Variable Ratio Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a reward is given after an unpredictable number of responses.

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Circadian Rhythms

Biological rhythms that regulate sleep-wake cycles and other bodily functions.

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NREM Sleep

Non-rapid eye movement sleep associated with memory consolidation and physical repair.

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REM Sleep

Rapid eye movement sleep associated with dreaming and emotional processing.

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Memory Consolidation

The process by which short-term memories are transformed into long-term storage.

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Engrams

The physical representations or neurobiological changes in the brain that correspond to memories.

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Chunking

The process of organizing information into manageable units to enhance memory retention.

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Deep Processing

A method of encoding information based on its meaningfulness rather than its surface characteristics.

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Spacing Effect

The observation that information is better retained when learning occurs over longer time intervals.

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Retrieval Practice

The technique of recalling information as a means to enhance long-term memory retention.