Operant Conditioning: Types of Reinforcers Flashcards
1
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in operant conditioning, positive means …
A
the addition of a stimulus (regardless if it is appealing or aversive)
2
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in operant conditioning, negative means …
A
the removal of a stimulus (regardless if it is appealing or aversive)
3
Q
in operant conditioning, a reinforcement aims to …
A
increase/ maintain a certain behaviour
4
Q
in operant conditioning, a punishment aims to …
A
decrease a certain behaviour
5
Q
define positive reinforcement
A
adding an appealing stimulus to increase/maintain a behaviour
6
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define positive punishment
A
adding an aversive stimulus to decrease behaviour
7
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define positive reinforcement
A
a removal of aversive stimulus to increase/maintain a behaviour
8
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define positive punishment
A
a removal of appealing stimulus to decrease behaviour
