B.F. Skinner

Question 1

what was his lifespan?

Answer 1

1904-1990

Question 2

what was he best known for?

Answer 2

operant conditioning

Question 3

definition for positive reinforcement

Answer 3

• something is being “added”
• friendly and encouraging
• increases the tendency that the behaviour will happen again

Question 4

definition for negative reinforcement

Answer 4

something being taken away in an effort to increase the tendency that the behaviour will occur again

Question 5

definition for positive punishment

Answer 5

something is being added in an effort to decrease the tendency that a behaviour will occur again

Question 6

definition for negative punishment

Answer 6

something is being taken away in an effort to decrease the tendency that a behaviour will occur again