PSYB45H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Nociceptor
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Punisher immediate consequence of an operant behaviour that causes that behaviour to decrease in frequency sometimes referred to as aversive stimuli/aversive. Principle of punishment if someone does something that is immediately followed by a punisher, they are less likely to do that thing again. Punishment specific in bm and differs in three ways from the common meaning of the word for most peopleo occurs immediately after the problem behaviour. Is not a form of moral sanction, vengeance or retribution. It is not used to deter others from engaging in the target behaviour. In bm going to jail is does not coincide with their term for punishment. Punishment effects our learning throughout life consequences of touching a hot stove makes us learn to not touch that shit. Stimuli that activate pain receptors (called nociceptors) nerve endings that detect pressure and when activated are experience as pain. Unconditioned punishers stimuli that are punishing without prior learning bad smells hurt my nose.
