Operant Conditioning Flashcards
1
Q
Who proposed the operant conditioning theory
A
Skinner
2
Q
What is the operant conditioning theory also known as
A
Behaviourist theory
OR
Trial and error learning
3
Q
What is positive reinforcement
A
A pleasant stimulus (satisfier) after the correct response
4
Q
What is negative reinforcement
A
Removal of an unpleasant stimulus (annoyer) after the correct response
5
Q
Punishment
A
An unpleasant stimulus to prevent incorrect actions recurring
