Lec 19 Operant Conditioning and Observational Learning

Positive Reinforcement

Rewarding behavior increases its future occurrence.

Negative Reinforcement

Removing aversive stimulus increases future behavior.

Positive Punishment

Adding aversive stimulus decreases future behavior.

Negative Punishment

Removing desirable stimulus decreases future behavior.

Operant Conditioning

Learning through consequences of behavior.

Behaviour

Action taken by an individual.

Reward

Positive outcome following a behavior.

Aversive Stimulus

Unpleasant condition that influences behavior.

Future Behaviour

Expected actions based on past experiences.

Skinner's Legacy

Influence of operant conditioning in psychology.

Classical Conditioning

Learning through association of stimuli.

Observational Learning

Learning by watching others' behaviors.

Social Learning Theory

Learning through social interactions and observations.

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that activate during observation of actions.

Bobo Doll Experiment

Study demonstrating observational learning in children.

Cognition's Influence

Mental processes affecting learning and behavior.

Taste Aversion

Avoidance of food associated with illness.

Biological Limits

Constraints on learning based on biology.

Agility in Horses

Natural ability influencing operant conditioning.

Media Violence

Impact of observed aggression on behavior.

Iacoboni et al. (2005)

Study on mirror neurons and behavior.

Compliments on Fitness

Positive feedback reinforcing exercise behavior.

High Grade

Academic achievement reinforcing study habits.