What is 'extinction' in the context of operant conditioning?

Extinction is the disappearance of a conditioned behavior when the manipulation (reinforcement or punishment) is stopped.

Who are the two key figures mentioned in the development of operant conditioning?

Edward L. Thorndike and B.F. Skinner

9th Grade•40 minutes

I can describe how positive and negative reinforcement affect behavior.

In operant conditioning, both reinforcement and punishment can be positive or negative, creating four possible ways to teach a behavior.

Operant conditioning was studied by Edward L. Thorndike and later made famous by the work of B.F. Skinner.

Skinner's ABCs of behavior stand for antecedent, behavior, and consequence.

This lesson includes 8 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. According to operant conditioning, what is the primary way to change behavior?

2. What is the difference between positive and negative reinforcement?

3. Explain the difference between positive and negative punishment.

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Skinner’s Operant Conditioning: Rewards & Punishments

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