Operant Conditioning Practice

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What is operant conditioning?

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A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

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What is positive reinforcement?

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The addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

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What is negative reinforcement?

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The removal of an aversive stimulus following a desired behavior, which increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

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What is positive punishment?

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The addition of an aversive stimulus following an undesired behavior, decreasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

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What is negative punishment?

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The removal of a rewarding stimulus following an undesired behavior, decreasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

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Give an example of positive reinforcement.

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A child receives praise for completing their homework.

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Give an example of negative reinforcement.

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A student studies hard to avoid getting a bad grade.

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What is the difference between reinforcement and punishment?

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Reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior, while punishment decreases it.

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What is a primary reinforcer?

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A stimulus that is naturally rewarding, such as food or water.

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What is a secondary reinforcer?

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A stimulus that has acquired its reinforcing power through association with primary reinforcers, such as money.