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Week 3 – pp479-486 Operant Conditioning

Week 3 – pp479-486 Operant Conditioning. Three Phase Model of Operant Conditioning B.F. Skinner and his box Schedules of reinforcement. The Three Phase Model of Operant Conditioning. The Stimulus - S. Petrol gauge empty. The Response – R. Fill car with petrol. The Consequence - C.

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Week 3 – pp479-486 Operant Conditioning

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  1. Week 3 – pp479-486Operant Conditioning • Three Phase Model of Operant Conditioning • B.F. Skinner and his box • Schedules of reinforcement

  2. The Three Phase Model of Operant Conditioning The Stimulus - S Petrol gauge empty The Response – R Fill car with petrol The Consequence - C Happy driver – don’t have to walk

  3. The Skinner Box Complete activity

  4. Operant Conditioning Schedules of reinforcement Paste Schedules into books and copy following definitions

  5. Fixed Interval Scheduleinvolves the delivery of reinforcement after a set period of time has elapsed since the previous reinforcer. Eg: pedestrian button Fixed Interval Schedule

  6. Fixed Ratio Schedule results in the reinforcer being given after a definite number of desired responses. Eg: payment of $20 for every 100 newspapers sold. Fixed Ratio Schedule

  7. Variable Interval Schedule means that the reinforcement occurs at unpredictable times. Eg: Catching fish Variable Interval Schedule

  8. Variable Ratio Schedule suggests the reinforcer is given after a fluctuating number of responses. Eg: Payout on poker machines Variable Ratio Schedule

  9. Complete the following activity Learning Activity 10.14 p488 Homework – Skinner wordfind

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