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What does Operant Conditioning Theory refer to?
What does Operant Conditioning Theory refer to?
What is reinforcement according to Skinner?
What is reinforcement according to Skinner?
A technique where the frequency of a behavior is increased or decreased by positive or negative reinforcement.
What is positive reinforcement?
What is positive reinforcement?
What is negative reinforcement?
What is negative reinforcement?
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Punishment is the presentation of a pleasant event to increase a behavior.
Punishment is the presentation of a pleasant event to increase a behavior.
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What is Social Learning Theory?
What is Social Learning Theory?
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Define antecedent event.
Define antecedent event.
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What does 'behavior' refer to in this context?
What does 'behavior' refer to in this context?
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What is a consequence in behavioral learning?
What is a consequence in behavioral learning?
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Study Notes
Operant Conditioning Theory
- Developed by B.F. Skinner, this theory focuses on how behavior is learned and modified through environmental changes and reinforcement by significant others.
- Behavior changes occur as a result of interactions with the environment.
Reinforcement
- Skinner's concept indicating that behavior can be increased or decreased through reinforcement.
- Positive or negative reinforcement modifies the frequency of behaviors.
Positive Reinforcement
- Involves presenting a positive reinforcer (reward) to increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring.
- Examples include rewards, praise, or approval that encourage specific actions.
Negative Reinforcement
- Involves introducing a negative reinforcer or aversive event to increase behavior frequency by encouraging avoidance or escape from the negative condition.
- Examples include wearing a seatbelt to avoid a warning sound or avoiding criticism by modifying behavior.
Punishment
- Refers to the introduction of an undesirable event following a behavior, aimed at reducing the occurrence of that behavior.
- Differentiated from reinforcement, which seeks to promote behavior rather than diminish it.
Social Learning Theory
- Founded by Albert Bandura, this theory posits that behaviors are learned through observation and can be altered by changes in the events surrounding the behavior.
- Key components are Antecedent event, Behavior, and Consequence.
Antecedent Event
- Environmental factors or stimuli occurring before a behavior that may influence its initiation.
Behavior
- The specific action or performance that is targeted for analysis and change.
Consequence
- The outcomes or events that follow a behavior, which can affect the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.
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Test your knowledge of B.F. Skinner's Operant Conditioning Theory, focusing on concepts like reinforcement, positive and negative reinforcement, and punishment. This quiz evaluates your understanding of how behavior is learned and modified through environmental interactions and reinforcements.
