Exam 1: Skinner/Operant Conditioning; Developmental Theories Flashcards
1
Q
Main idea
A
Behavior is impacted by reinforcers and punishment
2
Q
Reinforcer
A
something that increases behavior
3
Q
Secondary Reinforcer
A
gains reinforcing properties through association with a primary reinforcer
ie. when a kid cleans their room they get gold stars and they have to earn a certain amount of gold stars to play xbox
-the gold stars are the secondary reinforcer
4
Q
punishment
A
decreases behavior
5
Q
Positive reinforcement
A
add something good
6
Q
Negative reinforcement
A
take away something bad
7
Q
Positive punishment
A
add something bad
8
Q
Negative punishment
A
take away something good
