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I. Basic behavior shaping proceduresA. Types of reinforcementSecondary reinforcementB. Shaping complex behaviorsII. ExtinctionIII. PunishmentIV. Escape-AvoidanceV. ApplicationsI. Continuum of unlearned-learned behaviorsII. Characteristics of instinctual behaviorsIII. Experience and the development of instinctsIV. “Preparedness” conceptV. Components of instinctsVI. Instinctual behaviors and learned behaviorsInstinct: “A pattern of behavior, usually complex in structure, that is found universally among the members of a species*, occurs without the need for prior learning**, is relatively invariant in form, and is reliably elicited or released by a very simple stimulus.” Also called “species-specific” or “species-typical” behaviors (p. 70)Example: mating behavior in the stickleback.Example: raising of the eyebrow, imitating facial expressions (babies especially do this)Instincts must be learned! Require environmental supportThink of instincts as predispositions or biases rather than complete hard-wired, built-in, automatic behaviors.- Innate behaviors can appear in learned behaviors- Behavior is not just a product of socialization, proven by early sightings of behaviors in childrenUNLEARNED• orienting reflex• habituation, sensitization• basic reflexes• forced motor movements• response to noxious stimuli• facial expression of emotionLEARNED• arbitrary operants• operant control of instinctual behaviorsPSYC 100 1st Edition Lecture 5 Outline of Last Lecture  I. Basic behavior shaping procedures A. Types of reinforcement o Secondary reinforcementB. Shaping complex behaviors  II. Extinction III. Punishment  IV. Escape-Avoidance V. Applications Outline of Current Lecture I. Continuum of unlearned-learned behaviors II. Characteristics of instinctual behaviorsIII. Experience and the development of instincts IV. “Preparedness” concept V. Components of instincts VI. Instinctual behaviors and learned behaviorsCurrent Lecture Instinct: “A pattern of behavior, usually complex in structure, that is found universally among the members of a species*, occurs without the need for prior learning**, is relatively invariant in form, and is reliably elicited or released by a very simple stimulus.” Also called “species-specific” or “species-typical” behaviors (p. 70)- Example: mating behavior in the stickleback.- Example: raising of the eyebrow, imitating facial expressions (babies especially dothis)- Instincts must be learned! Require environmental support- Think of instincts as predispositions or biases rather than complete hard-wired, built-in, automatic behaviors. - Innate behaviors can appear in learned behaviors - Behavior is not just a product of socialization, proven by early sightings of behaviors in children UNLEARNED • orienting reflex • habituation, sensitization • basic reflexes • forced motor movements  • response to noxious stimuli • facial expression of emotion  LEARNED • arbitrary operants  • operant control of instinctual


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