Briefly Discuss Takeover Defenses

question 44

Essay

Briefly discuss takeover defenses.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A formerly neutral signal that, once it is linked with an unconditioned stimulus, ultimately evokes a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning.

Immediate Reinforcers

Immediate reinforcers are stimuli that follow a behavior and increase the likelihood of its repetition shortly thereafter.

Delayed Reinforcers

Rewards that are not immediately given after a desired behavior, which can affect the strength of the learned behavior over time.