Review of Concepts (Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, Social Learning Theory)

A set of practice flashcards covering classical conditioning (UCS/UCR/CS/CR, Pavlovian examples), operant conditioning (consequences, Skinner/Thorndike, Watson's view), social learning theory (Bandura, Bobo Doll), and common myths about behavior modification based on the lecture notes.

What is the Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS)?

An event that consistently and automatically elicits an unconditioned response.

What is the Unconditioned Response (UCR)?

An action that the unconditioned stimulus automatically elicits.

What is the Conditioned Stimulus (CS)?

Formerly the neutral stimulus; after being paired with the UCS, it elicits the same response.

What is the Conditioned Response (CR)?

Response elicited by the conditioned stimulus due to training; usually resembles the UCR.

In Pavlov's experiments, what role does the bell play and what does it become?

The bell starts as a neutral stimulus; after pairing with the UCS, it becomes the CS and elicits the CR.

What is the basic idea of operant conditioning?

Behavior is shaped by consequences (reinforcement and punishment), not by the stimuli.

Who discovered or expanded operant conditioning?

B.F. Skinner and E.L. Thorndike.

What did John Watson claim about training infants?

With the right environment, a random child could be trained to become any profession.

What is Social Learning Theory?

We learn by interacting with others and seeing the consequences; observational learning.

What is the Bobo Doll study an example of?

Observational learning; Bandura's demonstration that children imitate observed aggressive behavior.

What is observational learning?

Learning by watching others and the consequences they experience.

Pavlov's meat powder sequence in classical conditioning

Meat powder (UCS) elicits UCR; bell (NS) becomes CS after pairing; CS elicits CR that resembles UCR.

Twix Bar example in classical conditioning

Twix Bar serves as NS that becomes CS after pairing with nausea (UCR); CS elicits nausea (CR).

High BAC example in classical conditioning

Alcohol serves as UCS; the NS becomes CS after pairing; CS elicits vomiting/nausea (CR).

Myth about B-mod: Do behaviorists think thoughts don’t exist?

True; behaviorists focus on observable behavior and typically do not treat thoughts as primary objects of study.

Myth about B-mod: B-mod only changes symptoms, not the underlying cause?

True.

Myth about B-mod: B-mod is only applicable to simple problems?

True.

Myth about B-mod: Use of rewards is bribery?

True.

Myth about B-mod: B-mod therapists are cold and uncaring?

True.