U3 AOS2 Dot Point 4 Flashcards
what is operant conditioning
a type of learning where consequences determine the likelihood that a behaviour will be repeated
voluntary behaviour
what are the 3 phases of the ABC model of operant conditioning
Antecedent
behaviour
consequence
what is the antecedent
a stimulus that occurs before the behaviour
types of consequences
reinforcement
punishment
positive
negative
what is positive reinforcement
giving something of value
what is negative reinforcement
taking away something unwanted
what is positive punishment
giving something unwanted
what is negative punishment aka response cost
taking way something of value
factors influencing reinforcement in operant conditioning
order of presentation
time lapse of reinforcement
appropriateness of reinforcement