Learning Approach Key Definitions Flashcards

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Classical conditioning
Learning through association
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Operant conditioning
Learning through consequences
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Extinction
The suppression of a conditioned response
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Spontaneous recovery
The revival of a dormant conditioned response
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Positive reinforcement
A pleasant outcome that encourages repetition of behaviour
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Negative reinforcement
An unpleasant consequence to not performing a behaviour, so we repeat the behaviour to avoid it
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Punishment
Weakens the behaviour by presenting something unpleasant or painful whenever the behaviour is shown
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Primary reinforcement
A reinforcer that satisfies a basic need
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Secondary reinforcement
A reinforcer that alone does not satisfy a basic need, but can be exchanged for one that does
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Social learning
Learning through observation
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Modelling
A way of learning by imitating the behaviours of others
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Vicarious reinforcement
Learning through the consequences of another person's behaviour
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Learning through consequences

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The suppression of a conditioned response

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The revival of a dormant conditioned response

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A pleasant outcome that encourages repetition of behaviour

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