Modules 5-7?

Question 1

What is operant conditioning?

Answer 1

Operant conditioning is a type of learning in which behaviors are strengthened or weakened based on the consequences that follow them.

Question 2

True or False: Operant conditioning involves involuntary reflexes.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: In operant conditioning, behaviors are reinforced through the use of ________ or punishment.

Answer 3

.

reinforcement.

(rewards)

Question 4

What is positive reinforcement in operant conditioning?

Answer 4

Positive reinforcement involves adding a desirable stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Question 5

What is negative reinforcement in operant conditioning?

Answer 5

Negative reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Question 6

What are the three theories of behaviorism?
{BONUS: Who started them?}

Answer 6

1) classical conditioning. [Ivan PavlovJ

2) operant conditioning (B. F. Skinner. .. “…….. (from Edward Thorndyke))

3) social learning.

Question 7

Ivelyn Pavlov was a Russian who originally studied ___________. He measured the amount of ___________ when food came to ___________.

Answer 7

Digestive systems.

Saliva

Dogs