Operant Conditioning and Learning

This set of flashcards covers key concepts related to Operant Conditioning and Learning, as discussed in the lecture.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process where a behavior is associated with a significant event, leading to a change in that behavior.

Thorndike's Law of Effect

The principle stating that the consequences of a behavior determine the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Reinforcers

Stimuli that increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Punishers

Stimuli that decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Schedules of Reinforcement

Different patterns that determine when a behavior will be reinforced.

Observational Learning

Learning that occurs through observing the behaviors of others and the outcomes of those behaviors.

Social Learning Theory

A theory that suggests that people learn from one another through observation, imitation, and modeling.

Thorndike's Puzzle Box

An experimental setup used by Edward Thorndike to study animal behavior and learning through trial and error.

Skinner Box

A controlled environment used by B.F. Skinner to study operant conditioning in animals.