Instinctive Drift
Definition
It refers to the tendency of an animal to revert to instinctive behaviors that interfere with a conditioned response.
Related terms
Behaviorism: A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.
Fixed Action Pattern (FAP): An instinctive behavioral sequence that is indivisible and runs to completion.
Classical Conditioning: A learning process where two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response initially elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.
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Study guides (1)
AP Psychology - 4.1 Introduction to Learning
Practice Questions (1)
What does Instinctive drift mean in terms of biological constraints to learning?
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