Behaviorism Test- Operant Conditioning Key Terms

Operant Conditioning

associating response and consequences (repetition of acts = rewards/punishments); increases likelihood of repeated behavior

reinforcement

increases likelihood of repetition of a response

punishment

decreases likelihood of repetition of a response

positive

stimulus adds to something

negative

stimulus removes something

positive reinforcement

good grade, money, winning

negative reinforcement

pain medication, stop beeping by putting seat belt on

positive punishment

spanking, verbal abuse, taser, laser

negative punishment

grounded, license taken away, time out

primary response

by nature they are satisfying to humans

conditioned response

learn to appreciate

shaping

training for complex (abnormal) behavior

punishment

behavior that is punished is suppressed rather than forgotten; teachers discrimination (not do what was done before); teachers fear; physical punishment teaches aggression

Interval

taco Tuesday (no deal Wednesday)

Ratio

cafe Nero punch card= free coffee