Chapter 7 (E): Operant Conditioning: Applications of Operant Conditioning A.P. Psychology

Do-Now (Questionnaire/In Journal) Answer the questions on Hand-Out 7-8: “The Work Preference Inventory” Tally up the numbers of your responses: Intrinsic Motivation: Reverse the numbers that you gave in statements 9 and 14 (i.e., 1=4, 2=3, 3=2, 4=1) Next, add the numbers in front of items 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 27, 28, and 30 Extrinsic Motivation: Reverse the numbers that you gave in statements 1, 16, and 22 (i.e., 1=5, 2=4, 3=3, 4=2, 5=1) Next, add the numbers in front of items 1, 2, 4, 6, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25, and 29 Scores will range from 15-60 for both scales Mean scores: Intrinsic: 45 Extrinsic: 39 Higher scores indicate higher intrinsic or extrinsic motivation

Skinner’s Legacy Skinner argued that behaviors were shaped by external influences instead of inner thoughts and feelings. Critics argued that Skinner dehumanized people by neglecting their free will. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhvaSEJtOV8

Applications of Operant Conditioning Skinner introduced the concept of teaching machines that shape learning in small steps and provide reinforcements for correct rewards. In School

Applications of Operant Conditioning Reinforcers affect productivity. Many companies now allow employees to share profits and participate in company ownership. At Work

Applications of Operant Conditioning In children, reinforcing good behavior increases the occurrence of these behaviors. Ignoring unwanted behavior decreases their occurrence. At Home

Review Why were psychologists critical of Skinner’s theories of behavior? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mt4N9GSBoMI How this might work in “real life.” What are some ways that operant conditioning is applied today: In School At Work At Home