PSYB45H3 Chapter 13: Chapter 13 - Establishing a Desirable Behavior by Using Escape and Avoidance Conditioning 2008
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Chapter 13 - establishing a desirable behavior by using escape and avoidance conditioning. N definition: removal of aversive stimuli after response occurs which increases the likelihood of response. N similar to aversive punishment in that both involve the use of an aversive stimulus (or punisher). In escape conditioning, an aversive stimulus must be present prior to an escape response. In punishment, the aversive stimulus is not present prior to a response that is punished. N likelihood of the target response is increased. N another name for negative reinforcement: strengthens the response leads to the removal (taking away) of an aversive stimulus. N examples: escaping the intensity of the light by closing our eyes, escaping the cold by putting on a sweater, etc. N a behavior will increase in frequency if it prevents an aversive stimulus from occurring. In escape conditioning, there is a removal of an aversive stimulus that has already been presented.
