PSY 211 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5-6: France 3, Operant Conditioning, Psy
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Key characteristics: behavior has a consequence, behavior decreases in strength / frequency, reduction in behavior is a result of the consequences. Cumulative record: when behavior is reinforced responses go up over time on a steep slope, once punishment is introduced slope begins to atten. Positive punishment is more effective than negative: conditions that affect punishment. R-s contingency: dependency of punishing event on behavior (the response must lead directly and predictability to the punishing event, predictability. R-s delay: the longer the delay between the response and punishment, the less effective the punishment. Intensity: strong punishers work better than weak but still must be humane. Progressive punishment: punishment is less effective if weak punishers are followed by progressively stronger punishments, intense punisher to start is more effective in decreasing behavior. Temporary effects doesn"t last long term. Escape and avoidance no one likes to be punished.
