PSY100H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Ivan Pavlov, Fixed Action Pattern, Learning
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Behavior can be externally observed or internal processes (emotions, thoughts, and physiological response. Most controlled by circuits located in the spinal cord and brain stem. These signals are sent directly to spinal cord thus reduces reaction time. Permanent (or relatively permanent) change in behaviors due to experience. 20th century - relatively less instincts and reflexes than learned behaviors. William james - more instincts and reflexes than other animals. Our behaviors are complex because we are constantly choosing against the instincts, while animals don"t experience such conflicts. Cognitive psychologists agree that learned behaviors resulting from automatic instincts (ex. Change in magnitude of responses to a single stimulus. Habituation sensitization (increase our reaction to a strong stimuli) v v v v. Ucs can be pleasant or unpleasant, it can elicit response without previous experience. Requires proximity in time between cs and ucs. Requires contingency (learning is faster when it happens 100% of the time instead of 50 or.
