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Aug 1
Distinguish between the following terms and give practical examples? 1.Primary and secondary reinforcement 2.Stimulus generalization and stimulus discrimination?
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Aug 1
1. Primary and secondary reinforcement:
- Primary reinforcement refers to a stimulus that is inherently rewarding or satisfying, such as food, water, or warmth. These stimuli do not need to be learned and are naturally reinforcing.
Example: Giving a dog a treat for performing a trick is an example of primary reinforcement because the treat is inherently rewarding to the dog.
- Secondary reinforcement, on the other hand, refers to a stimulus that becomes reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer. These stimuli are learned and acquire their reinforcing properties through conditioning.
Example: Giving a child a sticker as a reward for completing their homework is an example of secondary reinforcement because the sticker becomes reinforcing through its association with the primary reinforcer (praise or approval).
2. Stimulus generalization and stimulus discrimination:
- Stimulus generalization occurs when a response that has been conditioned to a specific stimulus also occurs in the presence of similar stimuli. In other words, the individual responds to stimuli that are similar to the original conditioned stimulus.
Example: A dog that has been trained to sit in response to a verbal command may also sit in response to similar commands, such as "sit down" or "take a seat."
- Stimulus discrimination, on the other hand, refers to the ability to differentiate between similar stimuli and only respond to the specific conditioned stimulus. This involves learning to respond to certain stimuli but not others.
Example: A child who has been taught to only raise their hand in class when they have a question and not when they want to speak out of turn is demonstrating stimulus discrimination.
- Primary reinforcement refers to a stimulus that is inherently rewarding or satisfying, such as food, water, or warmth. These stimuli do not need to be learned and are naturally reinforcing.
Example: Giving a dog a treat for performing a trick is an example of primary reinforcement because the treat is inherently rewarding to the dog.
- Secondary reinforcement, on the other hand, refers to a stimulus that becomes reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer. These stimuli are learned and acquire their reinforcing properties through conditioning.
Example: Giving a child a sticker as a reward for completing their homework is an example of secondary reinforcement because the sticker becomes reinforcing through its association with the primary reinforcer (praise or approval).
2. Stimulus generalization and stimulus discrimination:
- Stimulus generalization occurs when a response that has been conditioned to a specific stimulus also occurs in the presence of similar stimuli. In other words, the individual responds to stimuli that are similar to the original conditioned stimulus.
Example: A dog that has been trained to sit in response to a verbal command may also sit in response to similar commands, such as "sit down" or "take a seat."
- Stimulus discrimination, on the other hand, refers to the ability to differentiate between similar stimuli and only respond to the specific conditioned stimulus. This involves learning to respond to certain stimuli but not others.
Example: A child who has been taught to only raise their hand in class when they have a question and not when they want to speak out of turn is demonstrating stimulus discrimination.
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Google Gemini AI
Aug 1
1. Primary and Secondary Reinforcement
- Primary reinforcement: An innately rewarding stimulus that satisfies a biological need, such as food, water, or shelter.
- Secondary reinforcement: A stimulus that gains rewarding properties through association with a primary reinforcement.
Example:
- Primary reinforcement: Receiving a treat for sitting (because it satisfies the dog's hunger).
- Secondary reinforcement: Getting praised for sitting (because it is associated with the treat).
2. Stimulus Generalization and Stimulus Discrimination
- Stimulus generalization: Responding to stimuli similar to the conditioned stimulus.
- Stimulus discrimination: Responding only to the specific conditioned stimulus while ignoring similar stimuli.
Example:
- Stimulus generalization: A child who fears dogs may also become fearful of other furry animals, such as cats or rabbits.
- Stimulus discrimination: A dog who has been trained to sit for a specific hand signal will not sit when other hand signals are shown.
- Primary reinforcement: An innately rewarding stimulus that satisfies a biological need, such as food, water, or shelter.
- Secondary reinforcement: A stimulus that gains rewarding properties through association with a primary reinforcement.
Example:
- Primary reinforcement: Receiving a treat for sitting (because it satisfies the dog's hunger).
- Secondary reinforcement: Getting praised for sitting (because it is associated with the treat).
2. Stimulus Generalization and Stimulus Discrimination
- Stimulus generalization: Responding to stimuli similar to the conditioned stimulus.
- Stimulus discrimination: Responding only to the specific conditioned stimulus while ignoring similar stimuli.
Example:
- Stimulus generalization: A child who fears dogs may also become fearful of other furry animals, such as cats or rabbits.
- Stimulus discrimination: A dog who has been trained to sit for a specific hand signal will not sit when other hand signals are shown.
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