Module 7 Flashcards
What is reinforcement used for
Help increase the probability that a specific behaviour will occur in the future by delivering or removing a stimulus
How many types of reinforcements are there
Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Punishment
What is positive reinforcement
It works by presenting a motivating stimulus to a person after the desired behaviour is exhibited
How does negative reinforcement works
It works when a certain stimulus is removed after a particular behaviour is exhibited
What is punishment
Punishment is the process by which a consequence immediately follows a behaviour which decreases the future frequency of that behaviour
Types of conditioning
Operant conditioning
Classical conditioning
Operant conditioning
Behaviour is controlled by consequences
Classical conditioning
Pavlovian
Biologically potent stimulus is paired with a previously neutral stimulus
Self regulation
Ability to monitor and control our own emotions, thoughts and behavior and altering them when the situation needs it
How is behaviour most accurately predicted
Four variables
Behaviour potential, expectancy, reinforcement value, psychological situation
Locus of control
Degree to which people believe that they have control over the outcome of events in their lives, as opposed to external forces beyond their control
What are the 11 supporting corollaries
Although no two events are exactly alike, we construe similar events as if they were the same Individuality Organisational Dichotomy Choice Range Experience Modulation Fragmentation Commonality Sociality
