AP Psychology Learning Flashcards

Which Russian physiologist accidentally discovered classical conditioning while studying the digestive systems of dogs?

In classical conditioning, what term defines the stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning?

Which psychologist developed the 'operant chamber' to study how consequences shape voluntary behavior?

What is Edward Thorndike's 'Law of Effect'?

Which researcher demonstrated the power of observational learning through experiments involving children and a 'Bobo doll'?

Define observational learning (modeling).

A student studies every night because getting good grades earns them praise from parents. This voluntary behavior is governed by consequences. Which type of learning is this?

Complete the definitions for the two types of reinforcement:

Identify the components in this scenario: A cancer patient undergoes chemotherapy (which causes nausea). After a few visits, the patient feels nauseous just seeing the waiting room.

A teacher decides to remove the requirement for a weekend essay because the class participated well during the week. In the future, class participation increases. What type of operant conditioning is this?