This is a free preview. For full access
Behavioral Science
Positive Reinforcement Studies
Description
Researchers study learning of a behavior through the use of operant conditioning. This type of learning involves associating the behavior with a consequence, which is a reward or punishment. If the consequence is a reward, it leads to reinforcement of the desired behavior. One type of reinforcement approach is positive reinforcement, where the...
Show More
Transcript
Positive reinforcement is an important factor that influences human and animal behavior. Scientists study this phenomenon using a type of learning called "operant conditioning." Simply put, operant conditioning shapes a behavior by associating it with a specific consequence. For positive reinforcement, the consequence is a r...
Show More