Discovered by…
BF Skinner
Operant conditioning
Type of learning in which a behavior is rewarded or punished
SHAPING of Behavior!
Subject acting FIRST!!! NOT REFLEX!!!
Spontaneous behavior (SB)
Any voluntary choice or non reflective action
Consequence (C)
Result in behavior. Pleasant or unpleasant.
Reinforcement
Anything that will make behavior repeat
Punishment
Anything that stops a behavior
Similar stimulus (SS)
Future action that is similar to SB
Response (R)
Desired/learned behavior
Formula
SB (choice) = C (result)
LATER TIME LINE
SS (future event)= R(Desired behavior)