Skinner- operant conditioning Flashcards
1
Q
What is operant conditioning?
A
Associative learning where the strength of a behaviour is modified through consequence
2
Q
What was used to implement the change of behaviour in the animals?
A
Rewards and punishment
3
Q
What animal did skinner test on?
A
Rats
4
Q
What is ‘token economy?’
A
Where ‘tokens’/ gifts are given in return for good behaviour/ acts.
5
Q
Strengths
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Can be used in therapy to reduce undesirable behaviours
Explains the developments of new bhaviours
6
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Weaknesses
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Cannot account for behaviour learnt through observation
Can only be applied to rats
