Excerpt from Avoidance Conditioning and Signal Duration: A Study of Secondary Motivation and Reward
On the basis of these facts it would seem that with the initial appearance of a conditioned response (through the process of parasitic reinforcement7.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of avoidance conditioning, a type of learning where an organism learns to avoid an unpleasant stimulus. The author challenges the traditional associationist theories of learning, which posit that learning occurs solely through the pairing of stimuli. Drawing on the work of Brogden, Lipman, and Culler, the book argues that the key to understanding avoidance conditioning lies in the concept of "effect," suggesting that actions are more likely to be repeated if they lead to positive outcomes or the reduction of unpleasant ones. The book explores the paradox of why avoidance conditioning seems to be more effective when an organism can actively avoid the unpleasant stimulus, rather than simply escaping it after it has occurred. Through a series of experiments with rats, the author investigates how the timing and duration of conditioned stimuli, as well as the associated emotional responses, influence learning. The author argues that anxiety plays a crucial role in avoidance conditioning, and that the reduction of anxiety serves as a powerful reinforcement mechanism. The book's exploration of anxiety reduction as a motivational force provides a compelling alternative to traditional learning theories, shedding light on the complex interplay of behavior, motivation, and emotional states in the learning process. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333812003_0
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