Advanced Operant Conditioning Procedures

derived from property of reinforcer v internal drive state (getting paid, getting a grade, playing a video game for fun)

deliberately arranged to modify a behavior.

behavior can serve as reinforcer when access to the behavior is restricted and frequency falls below preferred level of occurrence.

given for performing the activity and not for how well its performed.

typically provided for a certain behavior, expected consequence of the behavior within that setting.

gradual creation of new behavior through reinforcement of successive approximations.

organism w free access to multiple activities will distribute its behavior to maximize overall reinforcement.

event is reinforcing to the extent that it is associated with reduction in physiological drive

derived from property of reinforcer v internal drive state (getting paid, getting a grade, playing a video game for fun)

behavior can serve as reinforcer when access to the behavior is restricted and frequency falls below preferred level of occurrence

organism w free access to multiple activities will distribute its behavior to maximize overall reinforcement

gradual creation of new behavior through reinforcement of successive approximations

further distinctions

money)

provided by mere act of performing behavior

provided by some external consequence

typically provided for a certain behavior, expected consequence of the behavior within that setting

money for working

deliberately arranged to modify a behavior

event is reinforcing to the extent that it is associated with reduction in physiological drive

high-probability behavior can be used to reinforce low-prob behavior

innately reinforcing (food, water)

reinforcing event because associated with other reinforcer (nice clothes, good grades)

reinforcing bc associated with several other reinforcers (ex: money)

provided by mere act of performing behavior

provided by some external consequence

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