200 IQ Flashcards
Operant conditioning
learning from consequences of actions
Positive reinforcement
receiving something pleasant for behaviour
Negative reinforcement
avoidance of something unpleasant
Positive reinforcement
receiving something unpleasant in order to do it again
Positive punishment
receiving something unpleasant so we dont do it again
Negative punishment
removing something pleasant so we dont do it again
Primary reinforcer
reinforcer that establishes biological need
Secondary reinforcer
reinforcer of wants rather than biological need
Social learning theory
behavior from the actions of role models
Modelling
learning new behavior through paying attention to behaviours
Observational learning
learning new behaviors from modeling and watching a role model
Role model
a person who we admire/look up too
Vicarious reinforcement
motivation to model the behaviors of others who are ‘rewarded’ for their behavior
Identification
temporarily adopting the behaviors of a group
