An Avoidance Response That Is Learned After Very Few Trials

question 27

Multiple Choice

An avoidance response that is learned after very few trials (e.g., 1‒4) is

• A) probably a Pavlovian response rather than an instrumental SSDR.
• B) probably a Pavlovian conditioned SSDR rather than an instrumental response.
• C) insensitive to extinction.
• D) probably a very effective escape response as well.

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Definitions:

Ratio Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced after a specified number of responses.

Continuous Reinforcement

A method in behavioral psychology where a desired behavior is reinforced every time it occurs, leading to faster learning.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning strategy where a behavior is reinforced only some of the time, often making the learned behavior more resistant to extinction.

Unconditioned Response

A natural, unlearned reaction to an unconditioned stimulus, such as salivation when food is presented, inherent in classical conditioning.