cue reversal

changing the outcome of a stimulus so that it signals the opposite of that with which it was first associated. For example, after learning that Stimulus A signals food and Stimulus B does not, during cue reversal the outcomes are exchanged, and the individual must now learn that Stimulus B signals food and Stimulus A does not.

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Psychology term of the day

March 16th 2025

child care worker

an individual trained to attend to children on a day-to-day basis in a variety of group settings, including child care centers, schools, businesses, private households, and health care institutions. Child care workers perform such tasks as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.