Developmental Area Flashcards
1
Q
Define the term “operant conditioning”.
A
Operant conditioning involves learning through the consequences of behavioural responses.
2
Q
Describe the research method that was used in Chaney’s study.
A
A field experiment was used, conducted in the participants’ own homes in Australia. Repeated measures design was also used.
3
Q
State the aim in Chaney’s Funhaler study.
A
To test whether positive reinforcement via the Funhaler could improve medical compliance in children with asthma compared to using the regular spacer device.
4
Q
What was the dependent variable in Chaney’s study?
A
Dependent variable = whether the children took their medication or not.
