Operant Conditioning

Question 1

8 marker

Answer 1

• Manipulating behaviour that shape correct response through use of reinforcement eg stimuli gun going off and response sprinter staring to run forward
• Strengthens S-R bond: positive by using praise and reward eg coach praising football player bc scored goal
• Negative: removal of negative when correct response have been applied eg coach spot shouting at team when scored goal
• Weakens: Punishment eg boxer getting hit if not respond to punch
• Learn through trial & error/ coach shape env to make desired response eg lowering basketball net

A03:

• Adv: receiving immediate feedback—> suitable for cognitive, as immediately understood if skill been learned correctly—-> allow for quick learning
  Dis: doesn’t need to develop understanding of action, so lack of understanding be be de-motivating. Trial&error may allow for wrong technique to be learned——> don’t know how to react when changing env
  Punishment may not be appropriate for cognitive performer