CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

OPERANT CONDITIONING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A crucial component of operant conditioning is the kind of consequence that follows a behavior.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A crucial component of operant conditioning is the kind of consequence that follows a behavior. The process of reinforcing behavior that approximates a desired response is called shaping. Punishment can be used to establish new, desirable behaviors in children.

Detailed explanation-2: -The components of Operant Conditioning are Reinforcement and Punishment. There is positive and negative reinforcement, as well as positive and negative punishment.

Detailed explanation-3: -The consequence is either a reinforcer or a punisher. All reinforcement (positive or negative) increases the likelihood of a behavioral response. All punishment (positive or negative) decreases the likelihood of a behavioral response.

Detailed explanation-4: -Operant behavior is behavior “controlled” by its consequences. In practice, operant conditioning is the study of reversible behavior maintained by reinforcement schedules. We review empirical studies and theoretical approaches to two large classes of operant behavior: interval timing and choice.

Detailed explanation-5: -In Operant Conditioning Theory, there are essentially four quadrants: Positive Reinforcement, Positive Punishment, Negative Reinforcement, and Negative Punishment.

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