Define Category Killers and Give Some Examples

question 163

Essay

Define category killers and give some examples.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcements

a process in behavior analysis where the addition of a stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior happening again.

Punishment

A process that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, often through unpleasant consequences following that behavior.

Stimulus Generalization

The process by which a response is given to similar stimuli as to the original conditioned stimulus in classical conditioning.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, which increases or decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.