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Operant conditioning
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The use of reinforcement to ensure that correct responses are repeated
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Behaviourist theory
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This attempts to explain how actions can be linked to stimuli.
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Satisfier
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An action that promotes a pleasant feeling so that responses are repeated.
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Annoyer
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An action that creates unease to promote the avoidance of incorrect responses
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Positive reinforcement
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A pleasant stimulus after the correct response.
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Negative reinforcement
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Taking away an unpleasant stimulus after correct response.
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Punishment
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An unpleasant stimulus to prevent incorrect actions recurring
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