Chapter 5B

Question 1

operant conditioning

Answer 1

a learning process in which the likelihood of a voluntary behavior occurring is determined by its consequences.

Question 2

is operant conditioning voluntary or involuntary

Answer 2

it requires the learner to be active and voluntarily aware of the behavior they are exhibiting

Question 3

what is the three phase model of operant conditioning

Answer 3

antecedent:
any environmental stimuli that triggers an action
behavior:
any action
consequences:
something that increases or decreases the likleihood of the behaviour occuring again.

Question 4

what are the two main consequences in operant conditioning

Answer 4

reinforcement and punishment

Question 5

what is the effect of a punishment

Answer 5

decreases the likelihood of a behavior reoccurring in the future

Question 6

what is the effect of reinforcement

Answer 6

increases the likelihood of a behavior reoccurring

Question 7

positive reinforcement

Answer 7

occurs when a behavior is followed by adding a desirable or pleasant stimulus, increasing the likelihood of the behavior reoccurring.

Question 8

negative reinforcement

Answer 8

occurs when a behavior is followed by the removal of a undesirable stimulus, increasing the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.

Question 9

positive punishment

Answer 9

occurs when a behavior is followed by adding an undesirable or unpleasant stimulus, decreasing the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.

Question 10

negative punishment

Answer 10

occurs when a behavior is followed by the removal of a desirable or pleasant stimulus, decreasing the likelihood of the behavior reoccurring