PSYA01H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Reinforcement, Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning
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Generalization and discrimination: dog that learned to one bell. Discrimination response differently to that new stimulus: what if you change the bell use an electronic ding. In classical conditioning, generalization refers to the extent to which a stimulus similar to the cs can elicit the cr. In operant conditioning, generalization refers to the extent to which a stimulus similar to the discriminative stimulus elicits a response. behave the same way to the new stimulus that is similar to the old one. Animals can learn to both generalize, and simultaneously, to discriminate. In a sense, they learn to categorize stimuli into those that should be responded to, and those that are not worth the effort: why are weddings so stressful! Most operant conditioning experiments use primary reinforcers during learning (e. g. food, pain): primary reinforcer usually relate to your basic drives. Eg: hunger, thirst, desire to be away from electrical currents.
