Operant Conditioning (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Operant conditioning definition
Operant conditioning definition
Learning where behaviour associates with its consequences
Thorndike's original term for operant conditioning
Thorndike's original term for operant conditioning
Instrumental learning
Thorndike's law of effect
Thorndike's law of effect
Pleasant consequence → repeat; unpleasant → don't repeat
ABC model components
ABC model components
Antecedent, Behaviour, Consequence
Positive reinforcement
Positive reinforcement
Adding pleasant stimulus to increase behaviour
Negative reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Removing unpleasant stimulus to increase behaviour
Primary reinforcers
Primary reinforcers
Satisfy biological needs (food, water, shelter)
Secondary reinforcers
Secondary reinforcers
Associated with primary reinforcers (e.g., money)
Token economy
Token economy
Reward system using tokens as secondary reinforcers
Most effective schedule for maintaining behaviour
Most effective schedule for maintaining behaviour
Variable ratio schedule