PSYX 100 1st Edition Lecture 16 Outline of Last Lecture I Classical Conditioning in Everyday Life II Operant Conditioning Outline of Current Lecture I Classical Vs Operant Conditioning II Ratio and Interval Schedules III Punishment IV Observational Learning Current Lecture I II III Classical Vs Operant Conditioning a Classical explains reflexive responding that is controlled by stimuli PRECEDING the behavior b Operant learning occurs because of responses that FOLLOW behavior c Avoidance learning when an organism acquires a response that prevents some aversive stimulus from occurring i Classical and operant conditioning work together here Ratio and Interval Schedules a Ratio schedules i Fixed ratio the reinforcer is given after a fixed number of responses ii Variable ratio reinforcer given after a random number of responses b Interval schedules i Fixed interval reinforcer given after fixed time has elapsed ii Variable interval reinforcer given after random amount of time c Ratio schedules result in more rapid responding d Variable schedules result in higher resistance to extinction Punishment a Effects of punishment i Suppresses incorrect behavior ii Elicits strong emotional responses These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor s lecture GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes not as a substitute IV iii Person delivering punishment may become an aversive stimulus iv Models undesired behaviors physical violence b Effective use of punishment i Apply immediately and consistently ii Negative punishment instead of positive punishment when possible iii Just enough to be effective iv Explain the rationale v Combine with positive reinforcement Observational Learning a Person to know Albert Bandura b Observational Learning when an organism s responding is influenced by the observation of others who are referred to as models i Examples media support groups culture group situations
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