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Unconditional Stimulus
stimulus that naturally brings about a particular response without having been learned
Unconditioned response
response (to the usc) that is natural and needs no training
Conditioned Stimulus
a once-neutral stimulus that has been paired with an USC to bring about a response formerly caused only by the USC
Conditioned Response
a response that, after conditioning follows a previously neutral stimulus.
fixed interval
when reinforcement is given after a set amount of time has passed, regardless of how many behaviors occur during that time
fixed ratio
einforcement is given after a specific number of behaviors or responses
variable ratio
eeinforcement is given after a random number of behaviors or responses
variable interval
reinforcement is given after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.
classical conditioning
learning where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus, causing a similar response.
operant conditioning
behavior is influenced by the consequences that follow it, such as rewards (reinforcements) or punishments.
