Consequences Flashcards
Fixed-Interval Schedule
Reinforcer delivered after specified interval of time
After reinforcement, responses slow
Before, responses speed up
Variable interval schedule
Reinforcer delivered after predetermined but varying intervals of time
produces slow but regular rate of responding
Fixed ratio schedule
Reinforcer delivered after specified number of responses have ocurred
Rapid responding up to time of reinforcement, then pause, then rapid
Variable Ratio Schedule
Reinforcer delivered after predetermined but variable number of responses have occurred
Observational Learning
People learn some things not taught thru reinforcemen
Social Learning Theory
Organisms learn new responses by observing behaviour then imitating
Modelling
Imitation, observer must match behaviour to that of model thru internal representation
Who conducted study demonstrating children learn aggression by watching others?
Albert Bandura
Results of Bobo Doll study
Children who viewed aggressive stuff were more aggressive, no reinforcement needed