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Summary:

The traditional two-factor explanation of avoidance learning rests on the observation that behavior a) turns off stimuli b) previously or currently paired with electric shock-- warning signals as conditioned aversive stimuli-- is thereby reinforced. An extension of the traditional two-factor explanation notes that behavior that produces stimuli negatively or inversely correlated with the shock-- safety signals as conditioned reinforcers-- is likewise reinforced. Because the stimulation inherently generated by any response that prevents, postpones, or reduces the severity of impending shocks is thereby paired with the absence of shock, this feedback automatically becomes a safety signal and reinforces that response.

Contributors:

Dinsmoor, James

Association for Behavior Analysis

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Subjects:

Psychology

Conditioned response

Avoidance (Psychology)

Reinforcement (Psychology)

System Details:

VHS.

Performers:

James Dinsmoor, lecturer.

Physical Description:

1 videocassette (42 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.

Physical Characteristics:

polyester; 1/2 in.; polychrome

Audio Characteristics:

analog; magnetic; mono

Video Characteristics:

VHS; NTSC

Call Numbers:

MV 7792

OCLC Numbers:

49245929