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What is the defining characteristic of primary reinforcement?
What is the defining characteristic of primary reinforcement?
Which of the following best describes negative punishment?
Which of the following best describes negative punishment?
In the context of operant conditioning, what does discrimination refer to?
In the context of operant conditioning, what does discrimination refer to?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the behavior modification process?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the behavior modification process?
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What does the term 'extinction' refer to in operant conditioning?
What does the term 'extinction' refer to in operant conditioning?
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Which type of reinforcer is developed through association with primary reinforcers?
Which type of reinforcer is developed through association with primary reinforcers?
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What is the purpose of fading reinforcement in the behavior modification process?
What is the purpose of fading reinforcement in the behavior modification process?
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What approach should be taken when monitoring behavior in operant conditioning?
What approach should be taken when monitoring behavior in operant conditioning?
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What is the term used for the gradual reduction of a behavior when reinforcement is no longer provided?
What is the term used for the gradual reduction of a behavior when reinforcement is no longer provided?
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What is the result of a behavior briefly returning after extinction has occurred?
What is the result of a behavior briefly returning after extinction has occurred?
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Which type of reinforcement schedule is characterized by providing reinforcement after a specific number of responses has been made?
Which type of reinforcement schedule is characterized by providing reinforcement after a specific number of responses has been made?
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What is the term used to describe behaviors triggered by specific cues signaling the availability of reinforcement?
What is the term used to describe behaviors triggered by specific cues signaling the availability of reinforcement?
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Which of the following is an example of positive punishment?
Which of the following is an example of positive punishment?
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What occurs if external rewards lead to decreased intrinsic motivation during a learning task?
What occurs if external rewards lead to decreased intrinsic motivation during a learning task?
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What is a potential negative outcome of using external rewards according to behaviorism critiques?
What is a potential negative outcome of using external rewards according to behaviorism critiques?
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What does habituation refer to in the context of operant conditioning?
What does habituation refer to in the context of operant conditioning?
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What characterizes continuous reinforcement?
What characterizes continuous reinforcement?
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Which of the following is an example of a primary reinforcer?
Which of the following is an example of a primary reinforcer?
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What is the main goal of using punishment in operant conditioning?
What is the main goal of using punishment in operant conditioning?
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What is the difference between positive and negative reinforcement?
What is the difference between positive and negative reinforcement?
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If a child receives a bad grade for not doing homework, which type of punishment is being applied?
If a child receives a bad grade for not doing homework, which type of punishment is being applied?
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What describes the process of extinction in operant conditioning?
What describes the process of extinction in operant conditioning?
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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of discrimination in learning?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of discrimination in learning?
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How does intermittent reinforcement differ from continuous reinforcement?
How does intermittent reinforcement differ from continuous reinforcement?
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Study Notes
Operant Conditioning
- Operant conditioning is a learning method where behaviors are shaped by consequences.
- Behaviors followed by rewards are more likely to be repeated, while those followed by punishment are less likely.
- This involves conditioning voluntary, controllable behaviors, not automatic physiological responses like in Classical Conditioning.
- In operant conditioning, the response (R) comes before the stimulus (S).
B.F. Skinner
- Burrhus Frederic Skinner (March 20, 1904 – August 18, 1990) was a highly influential psychologist.
- He believed human action is a direct result of conditioning, not free will.
- He is famous for his work with schedules of reinforcement and punishment in specific behaviors.
Operant Conditioning: Concepts
- Reinforcement: Increases the likelihood of a behavior. It can be positive (adding a pleasant stimulus) or negative (removing an unpleasant stimulus).
- Punishment: Decreases the likelihood of a behavior. It can be positive (adding an unpleasant stimulus) or negative (removing a pleasant stimulus).
Reinforcement Schedules
- Continuous: Reinforcement given every time a behavior occurs.
- Intermittent: Reinforcement provided only some of the time, leading to more durable behaviors.
- Primary Reinforcers: Satisfy basic needs, like food or comfort.
- Secondary Reinforcers: Gain value through association, such as praise, money, or tokens.
Types of Reinforcement
- Positive Reinforcement: Adding a pleasant stimulus following a response to increase the likelihood of the behavior, e.g., praise for good work.
- Negative Reinforcement: Removing an unpleasant stimulus following a response to increase the likelihood of the behavior, e.g., taking aspirin when you have a headache.
Types of Punishment
- Positive Punishment: Adding an unpleasant stimulus following a response to decrease the likelihood of the behavior, e.g., getting a speeding ticket.
- Negative Punishment: Removing a pleasant stimulus following a response to decrease the likelihood of the behavior, e.g., taking away a child's video game for misbehavior.
Conditioning and Learning: Behaviour Modification
- Steps in behavior modification (changing behavior.): Identify behavior, identify consequences, apply consequences, monitor behavior, adjust consequences, fade reinforcement, set goals, report progress.
Discrimination in Operant Conditioning
- Discrimination is learning to respond to specific stimuli while ignoring others.
- It happens when an organism responds differently to two similar stimuli.
- Example: A student raises their hand in class but does not do this in other settings.
Extinction in Operant Conditioning
- Extinction is the gradual reduction of a behavior when reinforcement is no longer provided.
- It occurs when a conditioned response gradually disappears after a conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the desired response.
Criticisms of Behaviorism
- External rewards may reduce intrinsic motivation.
- Behaviorism does not account for non-observable behaviors or learning not through direct experience.
- Behaviorism limits learning to only direct experience with the environment, not observational learning.
Quiz Activities
- Behaviorism was criticized by Noam Chomsky in the 1950's, renewing interest in mental processes in psychology.
- Superstitious behavior is an action repeated because it's thought to cause a desired effect, though there is no actual connection between them.
- Redundant behavior serves no additional purpose.
- Ineffectual behavior fails to produce the desired outcome.
- Vicarious behavior is influenced by observing others' behaviors.
Additional Concepts
- Redundant Behavior: A behavior that is unnecessary because another behavior accomplishes the intended outcome.
- Ineffectual Behavior: A behavior that fails to produce the desired effect.
- Superstitious Behavior: A behavior that is repeated because it is mistakenly associated with a positive outcome despite no actual relationship.
- Vicarious Behavior: Learning to perform behaviors by observing others.
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This quiz delves into the principles of operant conditioning, highlighting the theories of B.F. Skinner. Explore key concepts such as reinforcement and punishment, and understand how they shape behavior. Test your knowledge on the mechanisms that differentiate operant from classical conditioning.
