learning: operant conditioning Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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operant conditioning
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behavior increases or decreases due to consequences that follow.
- reward and punishment
2
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positive reinforcement
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adding something to increase likelihood you’ll do it again
3
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negative reinforcement
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removing something to increase likelihood you’ll do it again
4
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positive punishment
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adding something to decrease likelihood you’ll do it again
5
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negative punishment
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removing something (positive) to decrease likelihood you’ll do it again
6
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shaping
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reinforcement guides behavior to a goal. small rewards as they get closer
7
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BF Skinner
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made an operant chamber. animal manipulates bar or key to obtain a reinforcer (food / water)
