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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.