PSYCH 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Slot Machine, Reinforcement, Stimulus Control
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Operant generalization an operant response occurs to a new stimulus or situation that is similar to the original. Operant discrimination an operant response will occur to one stimulus, but not another. Schedules of reinforcement : different patterns and frequencies of reinforcement. Continuous reinforcement every response of a particular type is reinforced. Avoidance response prevents extinction from occurring, since rat will never stay long enough to know if shock still occurs. Animals can be trained to do various tasks (assist disabled, perform, etc. ) Applied behaviour analysis program designed and implemented to change behaviour, and effectiveness is measured before and after it. Combines a behavioral approach with the scientific method to solve individual societal problems. Used to reduce an array of behavior problems (safety problems) Used to improve student academic performance & social skills, etc. Instinctive drift a conditioned response that drifts back towards instinctive behaviour.
