Unit 3 (Learning) - Operant Conditioning

Question 1

Operant Conditioning

Answer 1

A type of conditioning where learning occurs from consequences of behaviour

Question 2

3 Elements of Operant Conditioning

Answer 2

ABC - Antecedent, Behaviour, Consequence

Question 3

Antecedent

Answer 3

The stimuli or event that occurs before the behaviour

Question 4

Behaviour

Answer 4

The action itself (thing being learnt)

Question 5

Consequence

Answer 5

The stimulus applied after the behaviour (either reinforces or punishes).

Question 6

Associated Scientist

Answer 6

B.F Skinner

Question 7

What was B.F Skinner’s Experiment

Answer 7

Rat in box learns to press lever for food

Question 8

4 Types of Consequence

Answer 8

Positive Reinforcement, Negative Reinforcement, Positive Punishment, Negative Punishment

Question 9

Antecedent in Skinner Experiment

Answer 9

The Lever

Question 10

Behaviour in Skinner Experiment

Answer 10

Pressing the Lever

Question 11

Consequence in Skinner Experiment

Answer 11

Getting a food pellet

Question 12

Positive Reinforcement

Answer 12

The addition of a pleasant stimulus that strengthens behaviour

Question 13

Negative Reinforcement

Answer 13

The removal of an unpleasant stimulus that strengthen a behaviour

Question 14

Positive Punishment

Answer 14

The addition of an unpleasant stimulus that weakens a behaviour

Question 15

Negative Punishment

Answer 15

The removal of a positive stimulus that weakens a behaviour