Behaviourist Approach: Operant Conditioning & Skinner's Research (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What does operant conditioning suggest shapes our behaviour?
What does operant conditioning suggest shapes our behaviour?
What happens after we act
Which term describes when behaviour is strengthened by adding something pleasant?
Which term describes when behaviour is strengthened by adding something pleasant?
Positive reinforcement
Taking paracetamol to remove a headache is an example of which process?
Taking paracetamol to remove a headache is an example of which process?
Negative reinforcement
What effect does punishment have on behaviour?
What effect does punishment have on behaviour?
Weakens it
What component was NOT part of Skinner's box?
What component was NOT part of Skinner's box?
A mirror
Which reinforcement schedule is most effective at maintaining behaviour?
Which reinforcement schedule is most effective at maintaining behaviour?
Variable ratio
Receiving a monthly salary is an example of which reinforcement schedule?
Receiving a monthly salary is an example of which reinforcement schedule?
Fixed interval
In the ABC model, what does 'A' represent?
In the ABC model, what does 'A' represent?
Antecedents
Which setting uses house points and certificates based on operant conditioning?
Which setting uses house points and certificates based on operant conditioning?
Education
Which is a weakness of the operant conditioning approach?
Which is a weakness of the operant conditioning approach?
It ignores cognitive factors