AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -According to Skinner, the fundamental principle of operant conditioning is that organisms tend to repeat those responses that: Are followed by favorable consequences. According to Skinner, a stimulus is a reinforcer if it: Increases the probability of the response that produced it.

Detailed explanation-2: -Operant Conditioning Skinner demonstrated that organisms tend to repeat those responses that are followed by favorable consequences, and they tend not to repeat those responses that are followed by neutral or unfavorable consequences.

Detailed explanation-3: -Skinner (operant conditioning). Reinforcement theory says that behavior is driven by its consequences. As such, positive behaviors should be rewarded positively. Negative behaviors should not be rewarded or should be punished.

Detailed explanation-4: -Skinner’s behavioral theory of learning. Positive reinforcement is defined as the presentation of a stimulus contingent on a behavior that results in an increased frequency of that behavior in the future. The reinforcing stimulus is strongest if it is presented immediately following the behavior.

Detailed explanation-5: -Positive reinforcement: adding a factor to increase the likelihood of the desired behavior. Negative reinforcement: removing a factor to increase the likelihood of the desired behavior. The main point to be noted is that in both strategies, the goal is to increase the likelihood of desired behavior.