PCN-107 Final Exam GCU Study Guide 2024

Identify the assumptions of behavioral model - all behavior is learned Identify the key theorists of classical and operant conditioning - ivan pavlov john watson bf skinner albert bandura Identify the primary differences between classical and operant conditioning - classical is associating an involuntary response and a stimulus, while operant conditioning is about associating a voluntary behavior and a consequence Positive reinforcement - adding something to increase a behavior Negative reinforcement: - taking something away to increase a behavior Positive punishment: - adding something to decrease a behavior Negative punishment: - taking something away to decrease a behavior Explain what a reinforcement schedule is: - the precise rules that are used to present (or to remove) reinforcers (or punishers) following a specified operant behavior (interval, ratio...) Define extinction: - the gradual weakening of a conditioned response that results in the behavior decreasing or disappearing (goes away entirely) what is shaping? - Shaping modifies behavior by reinforcing behaviors that progressive approximate the target behavior What is the BoBo Doll experiment? - The aim of his bobo doll studies were to investigate if social behaviors (like aggression) can be learned by observation and imitation. What are the advantages of a token reward system? - reward system used in behavior modification programs. It involves providing tangible rewards (tokens, food, stickers, etc.) for positive behaviors. The underlying premise is reinforcing the desirable behavior. advantage: allows for immediate enforcement while delaying the actual reward