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Operant Conditioning (Facts (Considers the learning of voluntary (When…
Operant Conditioning
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KEY TERMS
Positive Reinforcement
When something desired (reward) is given in response to behaviour = behaviour is likely to be repeated
Negative Reinforcement
When something undesirable is taken away in response to behaviour = behaviour is likely to be repeated
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Skinner (1874-1949)
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Skinner Box
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Also, a shock generator was connected to the floor to deliver an electric shock in response to behaviour
The stimulus response association is only repeated or learnt if the consequence of the pairing is a positive one = a negative consequence would weaken the stimulus response link