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Operant Conditioning

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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Operant Conditioning

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B.F. Skinner Theory: learning is a function of change in overt behavior.

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Behavior that is positively reinforced will reoccur.

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Information should be presented in small amounts so that responses can be reinforced (called "shaping").

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Reinforcers may be positive or negative.

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Four Possible Consequences

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Something Good can start or be presented, so behavior increases = Positive Reinforcement (R+)

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Something Good can end or be taken away, so behavior decreases = Negative Punishment (P-)

Something Bad can start or be presented, so behavior decreases = Positive Punishment (P+)

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Something Bad can end or be taken away, so behavior increases = Negative Reinforcement (R-)

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