LEARNING
OPERANT CONDITIONING
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Question
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an unconditioned stimulus
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an unconditioned response
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a conditioned response
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a primary reinforcer
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a secondary reinforcer
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Detailed explanation-1: -In this scenario, when a child behaves well for an entire day, the child earns a star. After acquiring fifteen stars, the child is allowed to pick a prize from a toy chest. The star is best described as a secondary reinforcer because it motivates or influences the decision of the child to behave well for an entire day.
Detailed explanation-2: -Describe operant conditioning. Operant conditioning is a type of learning in which behavior is strengthened if followed by a reinforcement or diminished if followed by a punishment.
Detailed explanation-3: -In operant conditioning, a fixed interval schedule is when reinforcement is given to a desired response after specific (predictable) amount of time has passed.
Detailed explanation-4: -Observational Learning-This asserts that people can witness and observe a behavior conducted by others, and then reproduce those actions. This is often exhibited through “modeling” of behaviors. If individuals see successful demonstration of a behavior, they can also complete the behavior successfully.
Detailed explanation-5: -A child is scolded (unpleasant event) for ignoring homework (undesirable behavior.) A parent gives a child a time-out (unpleasant consequence) for throwing tantrums (unwanted behavior.) The police gives a driver a ticket (unpleasant stimulus) for speeding (unwanted behavior.)