Behaviourism: Operant Conditioning Flashcards

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Operant conditioning

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Learning through consequences

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Positive Reinforcement

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A behaviour is more likely to reoccur because of a positive consequence.

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Negative Reinforcement

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A behaviour is more likely o reoccur to avoid negative consequences

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Punishment

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A behaviour is less likely to reoccur because of negative consequences.

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Types of reinforcement?

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Continuous Reinforcement (CRF)

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Every single response is reinforced

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Fixed Interval (FI)

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Reinforcement given every fixed time period if the response has occurred at least once.

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Variable Interval (VI)

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Reinforcement is given but it varies so interval is unpredictable. ( e.g. every 30 seconds ).

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Fixed Ratio (FR)

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A reinforcement is given for a fixed number of responses.

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Variable Ratio (VR)

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A reinforcement is given on average but number varies. E.G. gambling

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Advantages

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Scientific Credibility - measurement of observable behaviour, objectivity & replicability, highly controlled lab settings.
Real Life Application : Operant-token economy. Classical- treat phobias

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Disadvantages

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Mechanistic View Of Behaviour
- Deterministic- no control over behaviour
Use of animals- exposed to stressful and aversive conditions. Argued not appropriate due to diffs in complexity of human & animal behaviour.

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