Operant Conditioning (Skinner)

Question 1

What is operant conditioning?

Answer 1

The use of reinforcement to ensure correct responses are repeated

Question 2

What three aspects does operant conditioning focus on?

Answer 2

Based on trial and error

Shapes behaviour

Manipulation of the environment

Question 3

What is positive reinforcement

Answer 3

Addition of a pleasant stimulus

Strengthens stimulus response bond

Question 4

What is negative reinforcement?

Answer 4

Removal of an unpleasant stimulus

Strengthens stimulus response bond

Question 5

What is positive punishment?

Answer 5

Addition of an unpleasant stimulus

Weakens stimulus response bond

Question 6

What is negative punishment?

Answer 6

Removal of a rewarding stimulus

Weakens stimulus response bond

Question 7

What is a satisfier?

Answer 7

An action that promotes a pleasant feeling so that responses are repeated

Question 8

What is an annoyer?

Answer 8

An action that creates unease to promote the avoidance of incorrect responses