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Operant conditioning

Voluntary behaviors are learned or change based on consequences

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Positive reinforcement

Add something to increase behavior (ex: a treat for following command)

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Negative reinforcement

Remove something unpleasant to decrease behavior (ex: a loud alarm is silenced by buckling seatbelt)

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Punishment

Add or remove something to decrease behavior (ex: timeout, loss of privileges)

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Shaping

Teaching complex behavior gradually in small steps

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Operant conditioning - exam tips

Positive = add

Negative = remove

“Reinforcement” increases behavior

“Punishment” decreases behavior

Operant = choice/voluntary actions (not a reflex)