How was positive reinforcement shown in Skinner's experiment?
the rat learned that pushing the lever would distribute food, therefore, continued the behaviour
How was negative reinforcement shown in Skinner's experiment?
the rat learned that pushing the lever would temporarily stop the uncomfortable electric shock that occurred when the light came on, therefore, it continued the behaviour
associated the light with the shock so it knew to press the lever
Outline Skinner'srat experiment
the rat would accidentally press the lever and begin to associate that with the consequence - food or removal of electric shock - and therefore it would learn to continue the behaviour
What type of conditioning was Skinner's experiment?
