Operant Conditioning Flashcards
1
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Discovered by…
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BF Skinner
2
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Operant conditioning
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Type of learning in which a behavior is rewarded or punished
SHAPING of Behavior!
Subject acting FIRST!!! NOT REFLEX!!!
3
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Spontaneous behavior (SB)
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Any voluntary choice or non reflective action
4
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Consequence (C)
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Result in behavior. Pleasant or unpleasant.
5
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Reinforcement
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Anything that will make behavior repeat
6
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Punishment
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Anything that stops a behavior
7
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Similar stimulus (SS)
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Future action that is similar to SB
8
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Response (R)
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Desired/learned behavior
9
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Formula
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SB (choice) = C (result)
LATER TIME LINE
SS (future event)= R(Desired behavior)
