Operant Conditioning

Operant Conditioning

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Social Studies

12th Grade

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Hard

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Marisa Petraglia

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Law of Effect

Back

Behaviors with reinforcing consequences are more likely to be repeated, while behaviors with punishing consequences are not as likely to be repeated.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Positive reinforcement

Back

A stimulus presented after a response that increases the probability of that response happening again.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Negative reinforcement

Back

The removal of an unpleasant or averse stimulus that increases the probability of that response happening again.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Positive punishment

Back

An undesirable event that follows a behavior, like getting detention after cheating on a test.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Negative punishment

Back

When a desirable event ends or when an item is taken away after a behavior.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Primary reinforcer

Back

A naturally rewarding stimulus like food or water.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Secondary reinforcer

Back

A learned reward like money, which gains value through association with primary reinforcers.

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