Operant conditioning

Question 1

What is operant conditioning

Answer 1

the use of reinforcements to ensure that correct actions are repeated

Question 2

The use of reinforcements to link correct respones is known as a:

Answer 2

A behaviourist theory

Question 3

How does operant conditioning affect the stimulus respond bond

Answer 3

Opernat conditioning strengthens the stimulus respond bond

Question 4

What does success act as in operant conditioning,and define that term

Answer 4

A satisfier,an action that promotes a pleasant feeling

Question 5

What does failure act as in operant conditioning and define that term

Answer 5

An annoyer,an action that creates unease

Question 6

What concept is operant conditioning based off

Answer 6

Trial and error

Question 7

Name the 3 types of reinforcement

Answer 7

Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Punishment

Question 8

Define positive reinforcement and give a brief example

Answer 8

A pleasant stimulus after correct response (praise/postive feedback)
A coach giving praise to a defender for making a correct tackle

Question 9

Define negative feedback and give a brief example

Answer 9

taking away an unpleasant stimulus after correct response

A coach removing negative feedback after defender makes a correct tackle

Question 10

Define punishment and give a brief example

Answer 10

an unpleasant stimulus to prevent incorrect actions recurring
-A player receiving a red card in football

Question 11

What do positive reinforcement and punishment do the the S-R bond

Answer 11

-positive reinforcments strengthens the S-R bond

-Punishment weakens the S-R bond