opperant conditioning

• operant conditioning

  learning through consequeces
• Who conducted research on operant conditioning in 1953?

  1. F. Skinner
• What is positive reinforcement?

  It is a reward given to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.
• What is negative reinforcement?

  It involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase a behavior.
• What is continuous reinforcement?

  It is when an animal is rewarded every time a desired behavior is performed.
• What is partial reinforcement?


  It is when rewards are given only some of the time for a behavior.
• What are the key findings from Skinner's experiments on operant conditioning?

  • Animals learn to press a lever to receive food.
  • Continuous reinforcement increases the frequency of the behavior.
  • Partial reinforcement can lead to persistence in behavior.
  • Punishment can decrease the frequency of a behavior.
• How does the frequency of behavior change with continuous reinforcement compared to partial reinforcement?

  Continuous reinforcement leads to a higher frequency of behavior than partial reinforcement.
• What does the conclusion of Skinner's research suggest about learning?

  Learning is an active process determined by consequences.
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of operant conditioning as described in the study material?

  Strengths:

  • Behavior is more likely to occur again when reinforced.
  • Provides a clear method for shaping behavior.

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Uncertainty about the underlying mechanisms.
  • Potential ethical concerns regarding punishment.