PSYCH109 1/3 (Lecture 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8)

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Learning

A long-lasting change in behaviour caused by environmental events. Does not include changes caused by maturation, drugs or surgery.

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Law of Effect

If a behaviour is followed by a favourable consequence (reinforcer), the probability of that behaviour occurring again increases.

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Operant Conditioning

Learning associated between a response and its consequences. Example: studying - good grade - studying increases.

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Operant Behaviour

Behaviour controlled by its consequences. Example: pressing a lever - receiving food - lever pressing increases.

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Reinforcer

An environmental event that increases the probability of the behaviour it folllows. Reinforcement = increases behaviour.