Operant Conditioning Flashcard

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What is negative punishment?

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Weakening a behavior by removing a favorable event or outcome.

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What is negative reinforcement?

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Strengthening a behavior by removing a favorable event or outcome.

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What is positive punishment?

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Strengthening a behavior by adding an unfavorable event or outcome.

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What is fixed-ratio reinforcement?

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Delivering a reinforcement after a varied number of responses.

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What is operant conditioning?

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A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior.

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What is positive reinforcement?

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Strengthening a behavior by adding a favorable event or outcome.

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What is a variable-ratio reinforcement schedule?

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Delivering a reinforcement after a varied number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

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What is a fixed-interval reinforcement schedule?

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Delivering a reinforcement after a specific amount of time has passed.

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What is a variable-interval reinforcement schedule?

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Delivering a reinforcement after a variable amount of time has passed.

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What is the difference between reinforcement and punishment?

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Reinforcement increases behavior, while punishment decreases behavior.