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Operant Conditioning
AP Psychology · Learning
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B.F. Skinner's Quadrant
Operant conditioning modifies voluntary behavior through consequences.
Reinforcement:
Increases behavior.
Punishment:
Decreases behavior.
Positive (+):
Adding a stimulus.
Negative (-):
Removing a stimulus.
Positive (+)
Reinforcement
Add good stuff to increase behavior.
Negative (-)
Reinforcement
Remove bad stuff to increase behavior.
Positive (+)
Punishment
Add bad stuff to decrease behavior.
Negative (-)
Punishment
Remove good stuff to decrease behavior.
Tags
Behaviorism
B.F. Skinner
Learning
Simulation Ready
Trigger a consequence to see how the rat's behavior changes according to Operant Conditioning principles.
Target Behavior: LEVER PRESSING
Extinct
Baseline
Frequent
Apply Consequences
Give Food Pellet
+ Good
Turn Off Shock Floor
- Bad
Apply Electric Shock
+ Bad
Remove Food Access
- Good
↺ Reset Baseline