Operant conditioning Flashcards
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What is operant conditioning?
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Operant conditioning is a type of learning that takes place because of actions and rewardsd
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Positive reinforcement
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A desirable consequence, you get something nice and the behaviour is reinforced.
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Negative reinforcement
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Something unpleasant is removed, behaviour is reinforced, more likely to be repeated.
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Punishment
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Something unpleasant happens.
Behaviour is weakened.
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Primary reinforcer
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Used to satisfy basic need e.g. food, water and warmth
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Secondary reinforcer
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Associated with a primary reinforcer e.g. money to buy food.
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Behaviour shaping
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Can be use operant conditioning behaviour to shape behaviour.
You can reinforce any behaviour that closely resembles the desired behaviour
