What is instrumental conditioning?

What is instrumental conditioning?

PhotoTalk / Getty Images. Instrumental conditioning is another term for operant conditioning, a learning process first described by B. F. Skinner. In instrumental conditioning, reinforcement or punishment are used to either increase or decrease the probability that a behavior will occur again in the future.

What is an example of reinforcement in instrumental conditioning?

In instrumental conditioning, reinforcement or punishment are used to either increase or decrease the probability that a behavior will occur again in the future. For example, if a student is rewarded with praise every time she raises her hand in class, she becomes more likely to raise her hand again in the future.

What is Skinner’s theory of instrumental conditioning?

Instrumental conditioning is another term for operant conditioning, a learning process first described by B. F. Skinner. In instrumental conditioning, reinforcement or punishment are used to either increase or decrease the probability that a behavior will occur again in the future.

What is the theory of operant conditioning?

More in Theories. Operant conditioning (sometimes referred to as instrumental conditioning) is a method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior. Through operant conditioning, an association is made between a behavior and a consequence for that behavior.

How can operant conditioning be used to influence behavior?

Nevertheless, you can also use operant conditioning to influence a behavior. You can eliminate a desirable result or add a negative consequence to reduce or prevent undesirable behaviors. For this, Skinner identified two key aspects of the operant conditioning process. These were reinforcement and punishment.

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