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Deanna Brzowski
on Dec 15, 2024
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The difference between instrumental and operant conditioning is ______.
A) operant conditioning constrains the amount of reinforcement an animal would receive
B) instrumental conditioning allows unlimited amounts of reinforcement
C) instrumental conditioning constrains the opportunity for reward while operant conditioning does not
D) operant conditioning constrains the opportunity for reward while instrumental conditioning does not
Instrumental Conditioning
A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by its consequences, such as rewards or punishments.
Operant Conditioning
A learning process where behavior is modified by consequences, such as rewards for positive behavior or punishments for negative behavior.
Constrain
A limitation or restriction on actions or outcomes.
- Attain an understanding of the principles behind reinforcement and punishment in behavioral psychology.
- Understand the impact of reinforcement magnitude, timing, and frequency on the strength of learned behaviors.
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Learning Objectives
- Attain an understanding of the principles behind reinforcement and punishment in behavioral psychology.
- Understand the impact of reinforcement magnitude, timing, and frequency on the strength of learned behaviors.