Learning Approach Key Definitions Flashcards 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyApproachesASEdexcel Created by: revisinggooseCreated on: 04-05-14 16:28 Classical conditioning Learning through association 1 of 12 Operant conditioning Learning through consequences 2 of 12 Extinction The suppression of a conditioned response 3 of 12 Spontaneous recovery The revival of a dormant conditioned response 4 of 12 Positive reinforcement A pleasant outcome that encourages repetition of behaviour 5 of 12 Negative reinforcement An unpleasant consequence to not performing a behaviour, so we repeat the behaviour to avoid it 6 of 12 Punishment Weakens the behaviour by presenting something unpleasant or painful whenever the behaviour is shown 7 of 12 Primary reinforcement A reinforcer that satisfies a basic need 8 of 12 Secondary reinforcement A reinforcer that alone does not satisfy a basic need, but can be exchanged for one that does 9 of 12 Social learning Learning through observation 10 of 12 Modelling A way of learning by imitating the behaviours of others 11 of 12 Vicarious reinforcement Learning through the consequences of another person's behaviour 12 of 12
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