5.5 - Operant/Instrumental Conditioning
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Practice Questions
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What is the term for behaviors that are under an organism's control?
💡 Hint: Think about the word that describes voluntary actions.
Who first studied operant conditioning?
💡 Hint: Remember the famous psychologist associated with behaviorism.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does operant conditioning involve?
💡 Hint: Consider the key term 'operant' in your answer.
True or False: The Skinner Box is used to demonstrate classical conditioning.
💡 Hint: Remember the difference between classical and operant conditioning.
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Design an experimental study using the Skinner Box to test different reinforcement schedules (fixed vs variable) on rats. How would you measure learning?
💡 Hint: Focus on how inconsistency in reward might affect behavior.
Critically evaluate a real-life application of operant conditioning in educational settings. What strategies might be employed and why?
💡 Hint: Consider various reward systems used in classrooms.
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