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Shytrell ONeil
on Dec 27, 2024
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Which of the following experiments involves the use of operant conditioning?
A) blindfolding someone and timing him to see how long it takes him to estimate the size of a room
B) determining how long it takes someone to learn how to fish if he is only allowed to watch other people fishing
C) pairing a puff of air to the eye with seeing the color red in order to find out how many repetitions it will take for someone to blink when he sees the color red
D) rewarding a child for finishing his oatmeal mush and counting how many times the child needs to be rewarded before he finishes his oatmeal voluntarily
Operant Conditioning
Operant conditioning is a learning process wherein behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment, a principle established by B.F. Skinner in behavioral psychology.
Oatmeal Mush
A simple, traditional dish made by cooking oats with water or milk until they form a soft, mushy consistency.
Puff of Air
A brief blast of air used in various psychological and medical tests, often to gauge the blink reflex or to administer certain substances.
- Understand the basic principles of operant conditioning and its application.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic principles of operant conditioning and its application.