Psychsim 5: Operant Conditioning
This document was uploaded by user and they confirmed that they have the permission to share it. If you are author or own the copyright of this book, please report to us by using this DMCA report form. Report DMCA
Overview
Download & View Psychsim 5: Operant Conditioning as PDF for free.
More details
- Words: 164
- Pages: 2
PsychSim 5: Operant Conditioning
41
PsychSim 5: OPERANT CONDITIONING Name: __________________________________________
Section: ________________________
Date: __________________________________________ This activity describes a form of learning called operant conditioning—learning from the consequences that follow our actions. Classical Versus Operant Conditioning • What is the distinction between classical and operant conditioning?
Reinforcement and Punishment • What effect does reinforcement have on behavior?
• Give an example of positive reinforcement.
• Give an example of negative reinforcement.
• What effect does punishment have on behavior?
• Give an example of punishment.
Continuous Versus Partial Reinforcement • If a subject comes to expect a reward after every response, what will happen if the reinforcement stops?
42
PsychSim 5: Operant Conditioning
Schedules of Reinforcement • Define the following schedules of reinforcement and give an everyday example of each: o Fixed ratio
o Fixed interval
o Variable ratio
o Variable interval
Simulated Experiment: Schedules of Reinforcement • Which schedule of reinforcement is MOST resistant to extinction? Why do you think this is so?
41
PsychSim 5: OPERANT CONDITIONING Name: __________________________________________
Section: ________________________
Date: __________________________________________ This activity describes a form of learning called operant conditioning—learning from the consequences that follow our actions. Classical Versus Operant Conditioning • What is the distinction between classical and operant conditioning?
Reinforcement and Punishment • What effect does reinforcement have on behavior?
• Give an example of positive reinforcement.
• Give an example of negative reinforcement.
• What effect does punishment have on behavior?
• Give an example of punishment.
Continuous Versus Partial Reinforcement • If a subject comes to expect a reward after every response, what will happen if the reinforcement stops?
42
PsychSim 5: Operant Conditioning
Schedules of Reinforcement • Define the following schedules of reinforcement and give an everyday example of each: o Fixed ratio
o Fixed interval
o Variable ratio
o Variable interval
Simulated Experiment: Schedules of Reinforcement • Which schedule of reinforcement is MOST resistant to extinction? Why do you think this is so?
Related Documents
Psychsim 5: Operant Conditioning
June 2020 2
Psychsim 5: Classical Conditioning
June 2020 1
Operant Conditioning
June 2020 3
Skinner And Operant Conditioning
June 2020 4
