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What is a Punisher - ANSWER-something the learner will work to avoid and diminishes likelihood behavior will repeat Primary Reinforcers - ANSWER-food, reproductive opportunity, water, physical and emotional security, sometimes play Secondary Reinforcer - ANSWER-The stimulus is paired with or predicting a primary reinforcer, EX: clicker predicting food Tertiary Reinforcer - ANSWER-A behavior or stimulus that has been paired with or predicts a secondary reinforcer; helps create behavior chains Stimulus definition - ANSWER-Something that elicits a behavior Response definition - ANSWER-A behavior elicited by a stimulus Consequence - ANSWER-What occurs in response to the learner's behavior (i.e. a reinforcer, punisher, nothing). Varies depending on the learner Counter- Conditioned Stimulus - ANSWER-A stimulus/response that has a new, redefined meaning than previously learned Sensitization - ANSWER-To become hyper aware or responsive to a stimulus Desensitization - ANSWER-To become less aware/sensitive of a stimulus through a protocol or intentional practice Adaptation - ANSWER-Physical/sensory systems have been fatigued Habituation - ANSWER-To become less aware/sensitive to a stimulus through "been there, done that" and stimulus was/is always present in full force. Overlearning - ANSWER-Practicing until lesson is understood no matter how information is presented Poisoned Cue - ANSWER-When negative association has been attached to a cue Eustress - ANSWER-"Good" stress--learner is primed and ready to engage in learning, is a pleasant state of arousal Distress - ANSWER-"Bad" stress--learner is overwhelmed and overloaded with stress horm