Operant Conditioning - Skinner

Question 1

What is operant conditioning?

Answer 1

The use of reinforcement to ensure that correct responses are repeated

Known as behaviourist theory

Question 2

Operant conditioning characterised by three features:

Answer 2

Based on trial and error
Shapes behaviour
Manipulates environment

Question 3

What two things are operant conditioning based on?

Answer 3

Satisfier
Annoyer

Question 4

Satisfier

Answer 4

Idea that success acts as a Satisfier to strengthen correct actions
If successful responses are rewarded, then they are likely to be repeated

Question 5

Annoyer

Answer 5

If unsuccessful responses are ignored or given an annoyer, such as criticism, then they must be avoided

Question 6

By strengthening link between stimulus and response is known as

Answer 6

The S-R bond

Question 7

What are ways that coaches could link the stimulus to the response?

Answer 7

Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Punishment

Helps to shape behaviour

Question 8

What type of practices would a coach use in operant conditioning ?

Answer 8

Whole or whole-part-whole practice to isolate key aspects of the task and manipulate the environment