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Who is considered the father of Operant Conditioning?

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B.F. Skinner

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What is the main focus of operant conditioning?

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Learning through consequences

Front

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?

• Ignoring a tantrum
• Taking away a toy for not sharing
• Giving a treat to a dog for sitting
• Scolding a child for misbehavior

Back

Giving a treat to a dog for sitting

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What does negative reinforcement involve?

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Removing an unpleasant stimulus

Front

Which schedule of reinforcement is known for producing a slow extinction rate?

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Variable ratio reinforcement

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Premack Principle

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Using a preferred activity as a reward

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What is an example of negative punishment?

Back

Taking away a teenager's phone for bad grades

Front

What is a potential downside of using punishment in operant conditioning?

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It can cause increased aggression

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What is the main difference between operant and classical conditioning?

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Operant conditioning involves consequences

Front

What is an example of a secondary reinforcer?

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Money