Operant Conditioning - Skinner

• He believed that behaviour is motivated by the consequences we receive for the behaviour.
• When the animal pushes the button or lever; the box is able to deliver

  • A positive reinforcement (such as food)
  • A punishment (such as an electric shock)
  • A token conditioner (such as a light)
• Positive reinforcement is when a behaviour is rewarded with a positive outcome.
• Negative reinforcement 1. Avoidance of a negative consequence 2. Avoidance of a positive consequence
• Punishment 1: Punishment is the removal of a reward or the removal of a punishment.