Reference no: EM13131 , Length: 8
A reinforce is anything that results desired response or behaviour. It could be a reward or a punishment. Skinner noted many times that life was full of reinforces, that shapes individual's behaviour, which can be positive or negative depends upon the desired result.
This project report inculcates the concept in given heads:
1. Abstract
2. Discussions:
- Describe the theory of operant conditioning
- Define, compare and contrast positive and negative reinforcement.
- Determine which form of reinforcement is the most effective, positive or negative.
- Select a scenario in which you would apply operant conditioning to shape behaviour.
- Create a reinforcement schedule for your selected behaviour.
3. Theory of Operant Conditioning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Negative Reinforcement
- Punishments
4. Comparison and contrast Positive and Negative Reinforcement
5. Most effective form of Reinforcement for shaping behaviour
6. A scenario to apply Operant conditioning to shape behaviour
7. Create a reinforcement schedule for the selected behaviour
8. Relevant examples for each head and subhead
9. References
So to extinct the undesirable behaviour of smoking a continuous reinforcement should be scheduled to reinforce every single time the event occurs either in a form of positive or negative reinforcement less the desired behaviour will not be exhibited.