Individualistic theories - Operant Learning theory Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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What has this theory become known as ?
A
Behaviourism
2
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What was the main argument made by BF Skinner?
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if certain behaviour results in reward it will be repeated, if behaviour results in an undesireable outcome it will not be repeated.
3
Q
name the four different types of reactions to behaviour
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Positive reinforcement, Negative Reinforcement, Positive punishment, negative Punishment
4
Q
What did CR jeffrey argue in his Diffferential reinforcement theory?
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That criminality is learned through the reinforcement of behaviour
