Classical vs. Operant Conditioning
Do Now Take an index card on your way in and answer the following question: Question: What are incentives? Provide two examples from Freakonomics.
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Classical conditioning First described by Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist Involves placing a neutral signal before a reflex Focuses on involuntary, automatic behaviors
Pavlov’s Dogs
Operant Conditioning First described by B. F. Skinner, an American psychologist Involves applying reinforcement or punishment AFTER a behavior Focuses on strengthening or weakening voluntary behaviors
In Freakonomics… What type of conditioning was utilized throughout chapter 1 of Freakonomics? How do the authors describe this?
CPS vs. BxSci Students We will now complete a comparison activity that asks you to develop a study to discover cheaters at BxSci