psy363 observational learning and rule-governed behavior

contagious behavior

A more-or-less instinctive or reflexive behavior triggered by the occurrence of
the same behavior in another individual.

generalized imitation

The tendency to imitate a new modeled behavior in the absence of any specific
reinforcement for doing so.

observational learning

The process whereby the behavior of a model is witnessed by an observer, and the
observer’s behavior is subsequently changed.

personal process rule

A personal rule that indicates the specific process by which a task is to be
accomplished. (Also called an implementation intention).

personal rule (or self-instruction)

A verbal description of a contingency that we present to ourselves to influence our behavior.

rule

A verbal description of a contingency.

rule-governed behavior

Behavior that has been generated through exposure to rules.

say–do correspondence

A close match between what we say we are going to do and what we actually do at a
later time.

stimulus enhancement

Directing attention to a particular place or object, making it more likely that the
observer will approach that place or object.

true imitation

Duplicating a novel behavior (or sequence of behaviors) to achieve a specific goal.

vicarious emotional response

A classically conditioned emotional response resulting from seeing that
emotional response exhibited by others.