PSYCH 1100H Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Starbucks, Parietal Lobe, Observational Learning

• School: Ohio State University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYCH 1100H
• Professor: All

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Classical conditioning involves learning associations between two stimuli that are paired together. Operant conditioning involves learning associations between behaviors and. These consequences will determine whether the behavior will be repeated in the future or not. Behaviors that are followed by something pleasant are more likely to be repeated. Behaviors that are followed by something unpleasant are less likely to be repeated. Reinforcement: a consequence of a behavior that increases the likelihood that the behavior will occur again in the future. Punishment: a consequence of a behavior that decreases the likelihood that the behavior will occur again in the future. Negative: taking away (or subtracting) a stimulus. Remember: these terms do not mean good or bad. Positive reinforcement: adding a pleasant stimulus to increase behavior. Negative reinforcement: removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase behavior. Positive reinforcement adds a stimulus, whereas negative reinforcement removes a stimulus. Rewarding because it"s associated with a primary reinforce.