Behaviourist Approach: Operant Conditioning & Skinner's Research (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Operant conditioning
Operant conditioning
Learning through reinforcement/punishment of consequences
Positive reinforcement
Positive reinforcement
Behaviour strengthened by adding something pleasant
Negative reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Behaviour strengthened by removing something unpleasant
Punishment (operant conditioning)
Punishment (operant conditioning)
Behaviour weakened by negative consequences
Skinner's research subjects
Skinner's research subjects
Rats and pigeons
Most effective reinforcement schedule
Most effective reinforcement schedule
Variable ratio (VR)
ABC model components
ABC model components
Antecedents, Behaviours, Consequences
Thorndike's Law of Effect
Thorndike's Law of Effect
Behaviours with satisfying consequences are repeated
Continuous reinforcement (CRF)
Continuous reinforcement (CRF)
Every response receives reinforcement
Variable ratio effectiveness reason
Variable ratio effectiveness reason
Unpredictability maintains motivation