Explain the difference between positive and negative reinforcement in operant conditioning. Provide an example of each.

Positive reinforcement involves adding a stimulus to increase a behavior, while negative reinforcement involves removing a stimulus to increase a behavior. Example of positive reinforcement: giving a treat to a dog for sitting. Example of negative reinforcement: taking away chores for getting good grades.

How do punishers affect behavior in operant conditioning?

Punishers make it less likely that a behavior will be repeated.

Classical versus Operant Conditioning

10th Grade•45 minutes

Learning Objective

I can compare and contrast classical and operant conditioning.

Key Concepts

In classical conditioning, a previously neutral stimulus becomes a conditioned stimulus when paired with an unconditioned stimulus, leading to a conditioned response.

Operant conditioning uses reinforcement to increase the likelihood of a behavior and punishment to decrease it.

Positive reinforcement involves the addition of a desirable stimulus, while negative reinforcement involves the removal of an undesirable stimulus.

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1. According to the video, what is the psychological definition of learning?

2. In classical conditioning, what is the difference between an unconditioned stimulus and a conditioned stimulus? Provide an example of each.

3. Which of the following is an example of classical conditioning?

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The difference between classical and operant conditioning - Peggy Andover

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