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These flashcards cover key concepts related to reinforcement and punishment as discussed in the lecture.
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Reinforcement
A process that increases the likelihood of a behavior by adding or removing stimuli.
Positive Reinforcement
Increasing a behavior by adding a pleasant stimulus.
Negative Reinforcement
Increasing a behavior by removing an aversive stimulus.
Punishment
A process that decreases the likelihood of a behavior by adding or removing stimuli.
Positive Punishment
Decreasing a behavior by adding an aversive stimulus.
Negative Punishment
Decreasing a behavior by removing a pleasant stimulus.
Stimulus
Any object or event that elicits a response from an organism.
Aversive Stimulus
A stimulus that is unpleasant or undesirable.
Pleasant Stimulus
A stimulus that is enjoyable or desirable.
Behavior Change
The modification of an individual's actions as a result of reinforcement or punishment.