Intro to Learning (5) Flashcards
In operant conditioning what happens to a behavior that is rewarded?
likelihood of it being repeated increases
In operant conditioning what happens to a behavior that is punished?
likelihood of it being repeated decreases
According to B.F. Skinner what 2 types of behavior are there?
Operant
Reflexive
According to Thorndikes Law of effect what determines whether a behavior is repeated or not?
consequences of the behavior
According to Thorndikes Law of effect what effect does reward have on a behavior?
response becomes stronger and satisfying behavior is kept.
According to Thorndikes Law of effect what effect does punishment have on a behavior?
response becomes weaker and annoying behavior is removed
According to Thorndikes Law of effect what consequence has the same effect as punishment on a behavior?
ignoring the behavior
Examples of primary human reinforcers?
Food
Drink
Touch
An example of secondary human reinforcers?
Money
What is the Premack principle?
more desirable activities reinforce less desirable activities.
What is positive reinforcement?
giving a positive stimulus following a behavior
What is intrinsic reinforcement?
carry out acts because the behavior is rewarding.
What is extrinsic reinforcement?
carry out acts because the behavior leads to a reward.
What is negative reinforcement?
removal of a negative stimulus following a behavior
What is negative punishment?
removal of positive stimulus following a behavior
