Simple learning Habituation repeated stimulation → ↓ response Sensitization repeated stimulation → ↑ response Classical conditioning Reflexive response normally elicited by an unconditioned stimulus becomes evocable by a second, conditioned stimulus Pavlov's dogs are the typical example of classical conditioning ringing a bell provoked salivation natural response = salivation conditioned stimulus = bell unconditioned stimulus = food Extinction occurs when the conditioned stimulus is no longer associated with the unconditioned stimulus. over time the response will no longer be elicited Operant conditioning Type of learning in which reward elicits action Positive reinforcement desired reward produces action e.g. mouse presses button to get food Negative reinforcement removal of aversive stimulus elicits behavior e.g. mouse presses button to avoid shock Punishment aversive stimulus prevents unwanted behavior Extinction discontinuation of reinforcement eliminates behavior Reinforcement schedules Pattern of reinforcement determines how quickly a behavior is learned or extinguished Continuous reward received after every response rapidly extinguished think "vending machine" Variable ratio reward received after random number of responses slowly extinguished think "slot machine"
QUESTIONS 1 of 2 1 2 Previous Next Sorry, this question is for PEAK Premium Subscribers only Upgrade to PEAK (M1.PY.13.56) Every time your neighbor in the adjacent apartment flushes the toilet, the water in your shower becomes very hot, causing you to jump out of the way of the water stream. After this has occurred for several months, you note that you reflexively jump back from the water directly after the sound of the flushing toilet but before the water temperature changes. Which of the following situations is the most similar to the conditioning process detailed above? QID: 100056 Type & Select Correct Answer 1 You consistently check the slots of pay telephones as you have previously found change left there 7% (3/43) 2 A young child elects to not throw a temper tantrum to avoid being grounded by his parents 9% (4/43) 3 A mouse repeatedly presses a red button to avoid receiving an electric shock 30% (13/43) 4 You now sleep through the noise of the train running past your apartment that kept you up 1 year ago 2% (1/43) 5 White coat syndrome (patient anxiety evoked at the sight of a white lab coat) 44% (19/43) M 1 Question Complexity E Question Importance Select Answer to see Preferred Response SUBMIT RESPONSE 5 Review Tested Concept Review Full Topic