Operant conditoning Flashcards
1
Q
What is operant conditioning?
A
the use of trial and error to try and weaken or strengthen an sr bond
positive reinforcement/negatibe reinforcement
2
Q
What is positive reinforcement?
A
The use of trail and error to strengthen an sr bond
- praise/reward to constantly want this skill]
e. g. a coach praising a footballer for making a successful cross
3
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What is negative reinforcement?
A
The removal of criticisms, a way to strengthen the sr bond.
an unpleasant/adverse stimulus is withdrawn when the desired response occurs.
e.g. a coach stops shouting instructions at the player when they make a
successful cross
4
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What is pusnhisment/
A
A way to weaken the sr bond
drops from team, Fine, substitution. Removal of reward show the performance isn’t satisfactory
