Behaviourist approach exam 2 Flashcards
1
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Operant conditioning
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Learning in which behaviour is acquired and maintained based on its consequence
2
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Reinforcement
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Increases the likelihood of the observed behaviour being repeated, whilst punishment (unpleasant consequence) decreases the likelihood
3
Q
Pos rein
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Carry out behaviour to receive a reward
4
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Neg rein
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Carry out behaviour to avoid consequences
5
Q
Skinners box
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Demonstrated using a rat the mechanisms of pos & neg reinforcement
6
Q
Pos rein SB
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Shown when the rats pressed down on lever to receive food as a reward, learning to repeat the action to increase rewards
7
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Neg rein SB
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Shown when rat learnt to press down on the lever to avoid unpleasant consequence of an electric shock
