AP Psych Module 3.8b Operant Conditioning: Applications, Biological Limits, and Contrasts with Classical Conditioning

instinctive drift

the tendency of learned behavior to gradually revert to biologically predisposed patterns

shaping techniques

methods used to guide behavior by reinforcing small, successive steps toward a desired behavior

immediate feedback

providing immediate reinforcement or correction of behavior to help individuals learn quickly and effectively

artificial intelligence (AI) reinforcement

AI programs that use reinforcement principles to mimic human learning, demonstrating the limits of human learning

reinforcement of specific behaviors

rewarding clear, achievable behaviors to motivate improvement or maintain desired actions

self-reinforcement

the process of rewarding oneself for completing a goal or desired behavior