Operant conditioning Flashcards
What is operant conditioning
the use of reinforcements to ensure that correct actions are repeated
The use of reinforcements to link correct respones is known as a:
A behaviourist theory
How does operant conditioning affect the stimulus respond bond
Opernat conditioning strengthens the stimulus respond bond
What does success act as in operant conditioning,and define that term
A satisfier,an action that promotes a pleasant feeling
What does failure act as in operant conditioning and define that term
An annoyer,an action that creates unease
What concept is operant conditioning based off
Trial and error
Name the 3 types of reinforcement
Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Punishment
Define positive reinforcement and give a brief example
A pleasant stimulus after correct response (praise/postive feedback)
A coach giving praise to a defender for making a correct tackle
Define negative feedback and give a brief example
taking away an unpleasant stimulus after correct response
A coach removing negative feedback after defender makes a correct tackle
Define punishment and give a brief example
an unpleasant stimulus to prevent incorrect actions recurring
-A player receiving a red card in football
What do positive reinforcement and punishment do the the S-R bond
-positive reinforcments strengthens the S-R bond
-Punishment weakens the S-R bond
