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What is the main focus of B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning?
What is the main focus of B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning?
- Observable behaviour (correct)
- Internal mental events
- Emotional responses
- Cognitive processes
Reinforcers can only be positive.
Reinforcers can only be positive.
False (B)
What are the three types of responses that can follow behaviour according to Skinner?
What are the three types of responses that can follow behaviour according to Skinner?
Neutral operants, Reinforcers, Punishers
Positive reinforcement _______ a behaviour by providing a consequence that is rewarding.
Positive reinforcement _______ a behaviour by providing a consequence that is rewarding.
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
Negative reinforcement always involves adding a negative consequence.
Negative reinforcement always involves adding a negative consequence.
What effect does a punisher have on behavior?
What effect does a punisher have on behavior?
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Operant Conditioning
Operant Conditioning
A psychological approach that explains how behavior is learned through the consequences of actions.
Operants
Operants
Actions that have an impact on the environment.
Reinforcers
Reinforcers
Responses from the environment that make a behavior more likely to happen again.
Punishers
Punishers
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Positive Reinforcement
Positive Reinforcement
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Negative Reinforcement
Negative Reinforcement
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Neutral Operants
Neutral Operants
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Shaping
Shaping
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Study Notes
B.F. Skinner and Operant Conditioning
- Skinner believed observable behaviours are more important than internal mental events for understanding behaviour.
- Operant conditioning focuses on how consequences affect behaviour.
- Operant conditioning involves changing behaviour through reinforcement after a desired response.
- Skinner identified three types of operant responses:
- Neutral operants: Neither increase nor decrease the likelihood of a behaviour repeating.
- Reinforcers: Increase the likelihood of a behaviour repeating. Can be positive or negative.
- Punishers: Decrease the likelihood of a behaviour repeating.
- Positive reinforcement strengthens a behaviour by rewarding it. Example: Getting $5 for completing homework.
- Negative reinforcement strengthens a behaviour by removing an unpleasant stimulus. Example: Avoiding a $5 fine by completing homework.
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Explore the foundational concepts of operant conditioning as proposed by B.F. Skinner. This quiz covers the types of operant responses, including neutral operants, reinforcers, and punishers, along with examples of positive and negative reinforcement. Understand how consequences can shape behavior effectively.
