Classical conditioning
Associate two stimuli (Pavlov).
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Classical and operant conditioning.
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UCS
Stimulus that naturally triggers response.
UCR
Natural unlearned response.
CS
Previously neutral stimulus that gains power.
CR
Learned response to CS.
Acquisition
Initial learning of association.
Extinction
CR weakens when CS alone repeatedly.
Spontaneous recovery
Extinguished CR returns briefly.
Generalization
Respond to similar stimuli.
Discrimination
Distinguish CS from others.
Operant conditioning
Behavior shaped by consequences.
Reinforcement
Increases behavior.
Punishment
Decreases behavior.
Shaping
Reinforce successive approximations.