Operant conditioning

Cards (10)

What does operant conditioning say we learn through?
consequences
What happens if a behaviour is reinforced?
it is more likely to be repeated
What happens if a behaviour is punished?
The behaviour is less likely to be repeated
Skinner explained how learning works using the ABC model, what were they?
A-Antecedent (stimulus that triggers behaviour)
B- Behaviour (response that is made as an outcome of the antecedent)
C- consequence (the reward or punishment following the behaviour)
What is positive reinforcement?
Rewarding a behaviour with something pleasant being given
What is negative reinforcement?
A behaviour is rewarded by having something unpleasant taken away
What is positive punishment?
A behaviour is punished by giving something unpleasant
What is negative punishment?
Punishing a behaviour by removing something pleasant
What are primary reinforcers?
occur naturally and satisfy a basic need such as food, drink, or shelter
What are secondary reinforcers?
The reward is something that can satisfy a basic needs but it is not a basic need itself such as pocket money