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Behavioral Psychology

Schedules of Reinforcement

Schedules of reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement is a rule that dictates how and when reinforcement is delivered during operant conditioning training. These …

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Categories Behavioral Psychology, Theories

What Is Operant Conditioning?

Reward charts are an example of operant conditioning.

Operant conditioning is a learning process in which the consequences of an action determine the likelihood that the behavior will …

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Categories Behavioral Psychology, Theories

What Is Classical Conditioning?

Classical conditioning.

Classical conditioning is a type of associative learning that takes place unconsciously. It works by associating one stimulus with something …

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B. F. Skinner: Biography and Theories

B. F. Skinner was born on March 20, 1904. He went on to become an influential psychologist who first described …

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Categories Behavioral Psychology, History of Psychology, Psychologists

What Is Behaviorism?

Behaviorism is often used in educational and therapy settings.

Behaviorism is a theory of human psychology that suggests that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning. According to this approach …

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Differences Between Classical vs Operant Conditioning

Training with classical vs operant conditioning

Classical conditioning vs operant conditioning? What exactly are the differences between these two types of learning? Both classical conditioning and …

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Categories Behavioral Psychology, Psychology Education

Stimulus Generalization: A Definition With Examples

Stimulus generalization with the sound of a bell

Stimulus generalization occurs when an organism responds to a stimulus in the same way that it responds to a similar …

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Categories Behavioral Psychology, Psychology Dictionary

Acquisition In Psychology: Definition With Examples

Acquisition refers to an early stage of the learning process during which time a response is first established. At this …

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Categories Behavioral Psychology, Psychology Dictionary

Shaping: How Is It Used In Psychology?

Shaping behavior

Have you ever gone to a circus or other event and watched animals perform amazing tricks? Do you ever wonder …

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