Problem 1: What are the basic principles of Pavlov's classical conditioning? Define the following terms/concepts: habituation, unconditioned stimulus, unconditioned response, conditioned stimulus, conditioned response.
Problem 2: Use the concepts of classical conditioning to explain acquiring and overcoming a fear.
QUESTIONS:
- What is extinction?
- What is spontaneous recovery?
- What is the difference between stimulus generalization and stimulus discrimination?
- What are some of the strengths and limitations of classical conditioning?
- How was the theory of operant conditioning developed?
- Explain Thorndike's "Law of Effect."
- What is the main difference between primary and secondary reinforcers?
- Define and give an example of each of the following terms/concepts: positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, negative punishment.
- Describe how a new behavior is acquired through shaping.
- Describe how a new behavior is acquired through chaining.
- List and describe each of the four schedules of reinforcement. What does the learning curve look like for each of these schedules? Which of these schedules is the most resistant to extinction?
- Describe the process of escape and avoidance conditioning.
- Describe the processes involved in behavior therapy (flooding and systematic desensitization).
- How does operant conditioning differ from classical conditioning?
- What are the four basic steps involved in Bandura's observational learning?