The Creation of a Strong Association Between the Conditioned Stimulus

question 100

Multiple Choice

The creation of a strong association between the conditioned stimulus (CS) and unconditioned stimulus (US) is called:

• A) repetition.
• B) optimal combination.
• C) optimal conditioning.
• D) repeated conditioning.

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Definitions:

Variable-Ratio Reinforcement Schedule

A reinforcement strategy where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, which typically leads to high and steady response rates.

Principle of "Sameness"

This term refers to the cognitive process of recognizing and treating different stimuli as equivalent or having the same meaning or category.

VI 30 Schedule

A variable interval schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded, on average, every 30 seconds.

Operant Chamber

A laboratory apparatus used in behavioral psychology to study animal behavior by manipulating consequences of their actions.