Learning Theory

4. to decrease behavior
6. refers to the number of responses or time between reinforcements, which varies or changes.
8. a process of turning an abstract concept or idea into an observable and measurable one
10. occurs after a certain amount of occurrences or a set amount of time
11. a type of learning where the process of acquiring new and enduring information via the formation of bonds or connections between elements
12. a marker that acts as a bridge between a desired behavior and the delivery of a primary reinforcer
13. to increase behavior
14. the schedule is based on the number of responses between reinforcements

1. the schedule is based on the time between reinforcements
2. is a type of learning in which an organism’s behavior toward a specific stimulus changes over time without any evident link to consequences.
3. Adding something to either decrease or increase behavior
5. Removing something to either decrease or increase behavior
7. a principle that an opportunity to engage in more probable behaviors will reinforce less probable behaviors
9. reinforcement is previously provided that is discontinued to decrease or eliminate a behavior.