Asked by Yesenia Lazarte on Apr 28, 2024
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Thorndike is to _______ as Skinner is to _______.
A) reinforcement; Law of Effect
B) Law of Effect; reinforcement
C) reinforcement; punishment
D) positive reinforcement; negative reinforcement
Law of Effect
A principle stating that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences are more likely to be repeated, while those followed by unsatisfying consequences are less likely to be repeated.
Reinforcement
In behavioral psychology, a process by which a behavior is strengthened or increased by its consequences.
Positive Reinforcement
A method of behavior modification that involves rewarding a desired behavior in order to increase the likelihood of it occurring again.
- Pinpoint the predominant figures in learning theory, such as Thorndike, Pavlov, and Skinner.
- Acquire knowledge on the basic concepts behind operant conditioning.
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zineb bensoudaMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Thorndike is known for his Law of Effect which states that behavior followed by a favorable consequence will become more likely, whereas Skinner expanded on this idea by inventing operant conditioning, which involves the use of reinforcement and punishment to shape behavior. Thus, Skinner is associated with reinforcement as well, but he is more specifically known for his development of the concept of operant conditioning.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the predominant figures in learning theory, such as Thorndike, Pavlov, and Skinner.
- Acquire knowledge on the basic concepts behind operant conditioning.