Skinner's operant conditioning model

Definition

Skinner's operant conditioning model is a theory that explains how behavior is shaped and modified through consequences, such as reinforcement and punishment. It emphasizes the role of rewards and punishments in influencing behavior.

Related terms

Positive reinforcement: Giving something desirable to increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.

Negative reinforcement: Removing something aversive to increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.

Extinction:

The gradual disappearance of a learned behavior when it is no longer reinforced.