The Learned Ability to Respond Differently to Various Stimuli Is

question 293

Multiple Choice

The learned ability to respond differently to various stimuli is known as

• A)stimulus degeneralization.
• B)stimulus discrimination.
• C)positive transfer of responding.
• D)negative transfer of responding.

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Definitions:

Variable-Interval Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in which rewards are provided after an unpredictable time interval, leading to reasonably steady response rates.

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Extinguish

In psychology, to diminish a conditioned response by repeatedly presenting the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology principle where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a behavior or increases its likelihood of recurrence.