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skinners theory of operant conditioning - child and dev
This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.
Respondent behaviours
occurs automatically and is a reflex, such as pulling your hand away from a hot stove |
These behaviours don't have to be learned as they occur automatically |
Operant behaviours
this type of behaviour is something that is controlled.it can occur impulsively or purposely but the consequences of the action will influence whether it is repeated again. |
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Positive reinforcement
receiving a reward for behaving in a certain way / doing something good |
example - training a dog to sit by giving him a treat when he sits |
Negative reinforcement
rewarding good behaviour by removing a negative stimulus |
example- child learns to tidy their room to avoid making their parents mad |
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Positive punishment
punishing bad behaviour by adding a negative stimulus (such as shouting) |
example - police gives a driver a fine for speeding |
Negative punishment
punishing bad behaviour by removing a positive stimulus |
childs phone is taken away for bad behaviour |
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