operant conditioning

Question 1

antecedent

Answer 1

stimulus or event that precedes and often elicits a particular behaviour, allows the learner decided on a behaviour
eg. owners tells dog to sit

Question 2

behaviour

Answer 2

voluntary action that occurs in the presence of antecedent
eg. dog sits in response

Question 3

consequence

Answer 3

the outcome of the behaviour, which determines the likelihood that it will occur again
eg. gives dog a treat

Question 4

positive reinforcement

Answer 4

applies a reward that is desired, to increase the likelihood of behaviour reoccurring
eg. getting a gold star

Question 4

negative reinforcement

Answer 4

taking away the unpleasant stimulus
eg. taking panadol

Question 5

positive punishment

Answer 5

apply an undesirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of behaviour reoccurring
eg. made to run laps

Question 6

negative punishment

Answer 6

taking away desirable stimulus, to decrease the likelihood of behaviour reoccurring
eg. taking away toys

Question 7

how is punishment effective and ineffective?

Answer 7

punishment must be immediate, fit for crime (not too harsh or soft). Limitation: only teaches what’s wrong, not right.