As we have discussed conditioning is learning through associations. Classical conditioning is learning through the association of two stimuli in which the neutral stimulus is associated with the unconditioned stimulus. Operant conditioning is similar because we are making associations. The difference is we are making associations with some sort of reinforcer or punishment rather than a stimulus. These reinforcers can range from a variety of items or consequences. Operant conditioning is seen on a regular basis for training purposes. For this post I want you to discuss an example of operant conditioning from your own life experiences and identify the following:
- The behavior
- The reinforcer or punishment
- Whether that outcome acted as a positive reinforcer, a negative reinforcer,
or a punishment
- What happened to the behavior over time. That is, was the learning
maintained or did it become extinct? How did this happen?
- What acted as a discriminative stimulus?
- What schedule of reinforcement was operating? (continuous or partial? If
partial: fixed or variable, ratio or interval?)
This post is due by Wednesday morning and I expect thorough answers.
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