Week 3 – pp Operant Conditioning Three Phase Model of Operant Conditioning B.F. Skinner and his box Schedules of reinforcement
The Three Phase Model of Operant Conditioning The Stimulus - S The Response – R The Consequence - C Petrol gauge empty Fill car with petrol Happy driver – don’t have to walk
The Skinner Box Complete activity
{ Operant Conditioning Schedules of reinforcement Paste Schedules into books and copy following definitions
Fixed Interval Schedule involves the delivery of reinforcement after a set period of time has elapsed since the previous reinforcer. Eg: pedestrian button Fixed Interval Schedule
Fixed Ratio Schedule results in the reinforcer being given after a definite number of desired responses. Eg: payment of $20 for every 100 newspapers sold. Fixed Ratio Schedule
Variable Interval Schedule means that the reinforcement occurs at unpredictable times. Eg: Catching fish Variable Interval Schedule
Variable Ratio Schedule suggests the reinforcer is given after a fluctuating number of responses. Eg: Payout on poker machines Variable Ratio Schedule
Complete the following activity Learning Activity p488 Homework – Skinner wordfind