Operant Conditioning (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What is operant conditioning?
What is operant conditioning?
Learning where behaviour links to outcomes
What does Thorndike's law of effect state?
What does Thorndike's law of effect state?
Pleasant outcomes increase behaviour repeat
In Skinner's ABC model, what does 'C' represent?
In Skinner's ABC model, what does 'C' represent?
Consequence following the behaviour
What is negative reinforcement?
What is negative reinforcement?
Removing an unpleasant stimulus
What does 'positive' mean in positive punishment?
What does 'positive' mean in positive punishment?
An aversive stimulus is added
What defines primary reinforcers?
What defines primary reinforcers?
They satisfy basic biological needs
In Paul & Lentz's study, what percentage of token economy patients needed drug treatment?
In Paul & Lentz's study, what percentage of token economy patients needed drug treatment?
11%
Which reinforcement schedule is most resistant to extinction?
Which reinforcement schedule is most resistant to extinction?
Partial reinforcement
What is behaviour shaping also called?
What is behaviour shaping also called?
Successive approximations
What is a key criticism of operant conditioning regarding explanation of behaviour?
What is a key criticism of operant conditioning regarding explanation of behaviour?
It underestimates biological factors