8 Questions
What is operant conditioning?
A method of learning that uses rewards and punishment to modify behavior
What is the likely outcome of behavior that is rewarded in operant conditioning?
It is likely to be repeated
How does operant conditioning influence behavior at work?
Employees are inclined to continue performing at a higher level when rewarded
Who originated the concept of operant conditioning?
Edward Thorndike
What is the primary difference between operant conditioning and classical conditioning?
Voluntary vs. Involuntary behavior
What did behaviorist psychologists believe about the influence of environment on mind and behavior?
All mind and behavior can be explained by environmental conditioning
What are reinforcements in operant conditioning?
Stimuli that increase behaviors
How are positive and negative stimuli categorized in operant conditioning?
Addition or removal of environmental stimuli
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