PSYB45H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Classical Conditioning, Vending Machine, Stimulus Control
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Quiz 1: february 2nd to february 9th, 45 minutes in one sitting, 20 questions on chapters 1-11. Positive reinforcement basics, as well as conditioning (pairing the statements with actually looking at yourself and feeling good, so that next time you do this you"ll feel good: tips to help quit smoking. What behavioural and learning principles underlie these types of tips for quitting smoking: reinforcing alternative desirable behaviour, identifying stimuli that reinforce certain behaviour (discussed today) Dogs: positive reinforcement as a key component to training dogs, timing is everything (reward must occur immediately), consistency is key, start out with continuous reinforcement, then move to intermittent reinforcement. How to effectively implement stimulus discrimination: choose distinct stimuli (sds), select an appropriate reinforcer, minimize the opportunity for errors (avoid distracters, have a good environment, etc. Video: real-world example: the importance of generalization in teaching new skills to children with autism, generalization of skills is a very important goal.
