Exam 6: Operant Conditioning Introduction

A discriminative stimulus is a stimulus that signals that a(n) _________ is available. It is said to "_________" for the behavior.

A primary reinforcer can also be called a(n) _____ reinforcer.

For a male Betta splendens , the sight of another male can act as a

When Hai visits his parents, he whines a lot about how unappreciated he is at work. It seems likely that the presence of his parents is _____ for his whining.

Jim compliments his secretary on her new outfit when she offers to bring him coffee one morning. She never offers to bring him coffee again. Which of the following types of processes is illustrated in this scenario?

Andre praises his young daughter for being assertive, after which she becomes even more assertive. This is an example of

A(n) _____ stimulus serves as a signal that a response will be followed by a reinforcer.

Skinner divided behaviors into two categories:

Define natural and contrived reinforcers, and provide an example of each.

Each time Jana learns a new piece on the piano and can play it without error, she gets to have her favorite dessert for dinner. Chances are that Jana's interest in playing the piano is likely to

The advantages of using a click or a whistle as a secondary reinforcer during shaping include that

What is a discriminative stimulus? Define the three-term contingency and diagram an example. Be sure to include the appropriate symbol for each component in the example.

Paula laughs at her child when he breaks a dish. As result, he breaks dishes more frequently. This is an example of

Properly speaking, reinforcers and punishers are formally defined entirely by

Sam's favorite color is red.  Sam received a green popsicle for sharing his toys. The green popsicle is a _____ for Sam's sharing.

A stimulus that signals that a previously available reinforcement will be unavailable is known as

Putting on a heavy parka before going out into the cold is an example of a(n) _____ response, while putting it on after you go outside and feel cold is an example of a(n) _____ response.

Behaviors that are influenced by their consequences are called _____ behaviors.

Watching a movie is a _____ reinforcer for going to a movie theatre.

"I'll do anything to avoid housework." This statement speaks to the power of