Practice Operant/instrumental Conditioning (5.5) - Learning

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Question 1.
What is the term for behaviors that are under an organism's control?
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Think about the word that describes voluntary actions.
Question 2.
Who first studied operant conditioning?
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Remember the famous psychologist associated with behaviorism.
3Question 3.
What does operant conditioning involve?
- Reinforcement of involuntary responses
- Learning through voluntary actions
- Avoidance of punishment
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Consider the key term 'operant' in your answer.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Skinner Box is used to demonstrate classical conditioning.
- True
- False
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Remember the difference between classical and operant conditioning.
Question 5.
Design an experimental study using the Skinner Box to test different reinforcement schedules (fixed vs variable) on rats. How would you measure learning?
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Focus on how inconsistency in reward might affect behavior.
Question 6.
Critically evaluate a real-life application of operant conditioning in educational settings. What strategies might be employed and why?
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Consider various reward systems used in classrooms.

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