Mastering Operant Conditioning

Operant conditioning is a learning process where behaviors are modified through the association of stimuli with reinforcement or punishment.

Edward Thorndike.

The law of effect theorized that behaviors arise as a result of whether their consequences are satisfying or discomforting.

<p>They believed that much, if not all, of mind and behavior can be explained as a result of environmental conditioning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reinforcements are environmental stimuli that increase behaviors, whereas punishments are stimuli that decrease behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Operants</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Modifying behaviors through reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Satisfying consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stimuli that increase behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stimuli that decrease behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers