operant conditioning

Question 1

operant conditioning

Answer 1

learning process that involves the consequence of a behaviour determining the likelihood that it will reoccur. suggests learning occurs through interacting with external environment.

Question 2

phases

Answer 2

antecedent
behaviour
consequence

Question 3

4 types of consequences

Answer 3

positive reinforcement
negative reinforcement
positive punishment
negative punishment - response cost

Question 4

reinforcement

Answer 4

positive: addition of desirable stimulus
negative: removal of undesirable stimulus

Question 5

punishment

Answer 5

positive: addition of an undesirable stimulus
negative: removal of desirable stimulus

Question 6

antecedent

Answer 6

the stimulus or event that precedes and elicits a particular behaviour

Question 7

behaviour

Answer 7

the voluntary action that occurs in the presence of an antecedent

Question 8

consequence

Answer 8

the outcome of the behaviour that determines the likelihood it will occur again