Operant conditioning Flashcards
1
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order of presentation
A
reinforcement needs to occur after the desired response
2
Q
timing
A
reinforcers need to occur as close in time to the desired response as possible so it is most effective
3
Q
appropriateness
A
must provide a pleasing or satisfying consequence
4
Q
stimulus generalisation
A
correct response/ behaviour is made to another stimulus which is similar to the stimulus for which reinforcement is obtained
5
Q
stimulus discrimination
A
response/behaviour to a stimulus for which reinforcement is obtained but not for any other stimulus
6
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extinction
A
gradual decrease in the strength or rate of responding after a period of non - reinforcement
