Evaluate OC

• AO1

  OC is learning through association and consequences
• AO3

  Supporting study (Skinner's Rats) - were electrically shocked until they pressed the lever = negative reinforcement
• AO1

  positive reinforcement = receiving a pos consequence so you are more likely to repeat the behaviour
• AO3

  RWA - teachers giving a student a sweet for doing their hw means they are more likely to do it again
• AO1

  positive punishment is receiving an unpleasant consequence
• AO3

  supported by token economies, where tokens may be taken away for promoting behaviour such as aggression
• AO1

  Can explain phobias ex if a situation gives you negative feelings you are likely to avoid it
• AO3

  reductionist - reduces behaviour into a stimulus and doesnt take into account genetics