CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

BEHAVIOURIST THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The whole class received a chocolate bar for getting over 70% in the exam. Which conditioning is this?
A
Operant
B
Classical
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This is operant conditioning. What did B. F. Skinner use to condition his subjects to behave in a certain way? A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior.

Detailed explanation-2: -Skinner proposed Programmed Instruction which is a major educational practice based on operant conditioning.

Detailed explanation-3: -An example of behaviorism is when teachers reward their class or certain students with a party or special treat at the end of the week for good behavior throughout the week. The same concept is used with punishments. The teacher can take away certain privileges if the student misbehaves.

Detailed explanation-4: -Operant conditioning, sometimes referred to as instrumental conditioning, is a method of learning that uses rewards and punishment to modify behavior. Through operant conditioning, behavior that is rewarded is likely to be repeated, and behavior that is punished will rarely occur.

Detailed explanation-5: -BF Skinner: Operant Conditioning According to this principle, behavior that is followed by pleasant consequences is likely to be repeated, and behavior followed by unpleasant consequences is less likely to be repeated.

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