Operant Conditioning
Psychology ⇒ Learning and Memory
Operant Conditioning starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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A slot machine pays out after an unpredictable number of plays. This is an example of which reinforcement schedule?
Describe a real-life example of operant conditioning in the classroom.
Describe how shaping can be used to teach a complex behavior.
Describe the difference between positive and negative reinforcement.
A child stops throwing tantrums when their parents ignore the behavior. This is an example of: (1) Positive reinforcement (2) Extinction (3) Negative punishment (4) Shaping
A company gives bonuses to employees at unpredictable times. This is an example of which reinforcement schedule? (1) Fixed interval (2) Variable interval (3) Fixed ratio (4) Variable ratio
A dog receives a treat every time it sits on command. This is an example of: (1) Partial reinforcement (2) Continuous reinforcement (3) Variable ratio (4) Fixed interval
A parent stops nagging a child after the child cleans their room. This is an example of: (1) Positive reinforcement (2) Negative reinforcement (3) Positive punishment (4) Negative punishment
A child stops throwing tantrums when their parents ignore the behavior. This is an example of: (1) Positive reinforcement (2) Extinction (3) Negative punishment (4) Shaping
A company gives bonuses to employees at unpredictable times. This is an example of which reinforcement schedule? (1) Fixed interval (2) Variable interval (3) Fixed ratio (4) Variable ratio
A dog receives a treat every time it sits on command. This is an example of: (1) Partial reinforcement (2) Continuous reinforcement (3) Variable ratio (4) Fixed interval
A parent stops nagging a child after the child cleans their room. This is an example of: (1) Positive reinforcement (2) Negative reinforcement (3) Positive punishment (4) Negative punishment
Fill in the blank: In operant conditioning, ________ is the process by which a behavior is strengthened if followed by a reinforcer.
Fill in the blank: In operant conditioning, a consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior recurring is called ________.
Fill in the blank: In operant conditioning, the process of gradually guiding behavior toward closer approximations of a desired behavior is called ________.
Fill in the blank: Money is an example of a ________ reinforcer.
Negative reinforcement and punishment are the same. True or False?
Operant conditioning involves learning through the consequences of behavior. True or False?
True or False: Continuous reinforcement leads to faster acquisition of a behavior than partial reinforcement.
True or False: In operant conditioning, punishment always involves adding something unpleasant.
