Operant Conditioning

Question 1

What are the three phases of Operant Conditioning

Answer 1

Antecedent, Behaviour, Consequence (ABC)

Question 2

Outline the three-phase process of Operant Conditioning for Penny’s behaviour

Answer 2

Antecedent= Penny being in the presence of Sheldon
Behaviour= Penny speaking in a lower tone
Consequence= Sheldon rewarding Penny with a chocolate

Question 3

In the clip, there was an incorrect reference to a type of consequence. Identify and explain what this was

Answer 3

Sheldon thinks spraying Penny with water is negative reinforcement however it is actually:
positive punishment - addition of undesirable stimulus, making the behaviour less likely to reoccur

Question 3

Outline and explain the Consequence Sheldon uses in this experiment

Answer 3

Positive reinforcement - presenting the desired stimulus(chocolate), increasing the likelihood of the behaviour reoccurring

Question 4

Evaluate how well this clip represented the psychological concepts of Operant Conditioning

Answer 4

This clip was good at showing how a person can be operantly conditioned using positive reinforcement however it fails to describe positive punishment correctly when referring to other consequences

Question 5

What is the type of consequence? An employee who misses work suffers a cut in wages:

Answer 5

Negative punishment

Question 6

What is the type of consequence? A child does their chores to stop their mum from nagging them:

Answer 6

Negative reinforcement

Question 7

What is the type of consequence?Students who forget to turn in their assignment are given extra work:

Answer 7

Positive punishment

Question 8

What is the type of consequence? A child is given extra computer time after doing their chores:

Answer 8

Positive reinforcement