4B Operant conditioning

Question 1

Operant conditioning

Answer 1

A three phase learning process that involves an antecedent, behavior, and consequence, whereby the consequence of a behavior determines the likelihood that it will reoccur

Question 2

Antecedent

Answer 2

the stimulus or event that precedes and often elicits a particular behavior

Question 3

Behaviour (operant conditioning)

Answer 3

the voluntary actions that occur in the presence of the antecedent

Question 4

Consequence

Answer 4

the outcome of the behaviour, which determines the likelihood that it will reoccur

Question 5

Punishment

Answer 5

A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behaviour reoccurring

Question 6

Differences between classical and Operant conditioning

Answer 6

-Classical conditioning is an automatic response whereas operant is voluntary
-Operant conditioning involves behaviour where one can influence their environment

Question 7

Reinforcement (operant conditioning)

Answer 7

A consequence that increases the likelihood of a behaviour reoccurring

Question 8

Positive reinforcement

Answer 8

The addition of a desirable stimulus

Question 9

Positive punishment

Answer 9

The addition of an undesirable stimulus

Question 10

Negative Reinforcement

Answer 10

The removal of a desirable stimulus

Question 11

Negative Punishment

Answer 11

The removal of an undesirable stimulus