A type of learning where an association is made between a neutral stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response

The naturally occurring response to the unconditioned stimulus

A stimulus that initially elicits no response

A previously neutral stimulus that, after repeated pairing with the UCS, now elicits a response

The learned response to the conditioned stimulus

The initial stage of learning where the association between the NS and UCS is made

The weakening of the conditioned response when the CS is repeatedly presented without the UCS

The reappearance of a weakened CR after a pause

The tendency for stimuli similar to the CS to elicit the CR

The learned ability to distinguish between the CS and other stimuli that do not signal the UCS

A type of learning where behavior is strengthened if followed by a reinforcer or weakened if followed by a punisher

Any event that strengthens the behavior it follows

Adding a desirable stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior

Removing an undesirable stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior

Any event that weakens the behavior it follows

Adding an undesirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior

Removing a desirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior

Reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior

Linking together a sequence of behaviors to form a complex behavior

The weakening of a response when it is no longer reinforced

Patterns that determine when a behavior will be reinforced

Reinforcing a behavior every time it occurs

Reinforcing a behavior only some of the time

An innately reinforcing stimulus, such as food or water

A learned reinforcer, such as money or praise