1. watch this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_ctJqjlrHA BEFORE you do thi

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1. watch this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_ctJqjlrHA BEFORE you do this activity. If you cannot click on the link, copy and paste into your browser.

2. Go to the following link. http://www.kscience.co.uk/animations/anim_5.htm#top  (There are no instructions other than to select option 1, 2, or 3. It is up to you to figure out how to get things to happen. Some of the things you may encounter are "virtual candy" and noises. Make sure your speakers are on.)  If you have any problems accessing the skinner box, try right clicking in the box and then click play. ALso, use the regular number keys above the letters on your keyboard and not the keypad.

3. What principles of operant conditioning did the activity use (positive or negative reinforcement or positive or negative punishment)? Discuss your experiences with the activity (how did you figure it out, etc.)

4. Provide a real-life example of operant conditioning. Describe the example and identify which principle of operant conditioning were used.

Explanation / Answer

Operant conditioning is the way of shaping behaviour, it comes under behavioural learning. Skinner has worked a lot in operant conditioning. Operant conditioning states that as per the reinforcement or punishment a person gives response. Eg, In this video/ Link If we press green button a candy drops down from te top whereas if we press red button theres no candy

Ans4) Operant conditioning is used at a large scale in an oragnization, For eg, in the offices, a reward is given for the better performance whereas a person may receive low rating during assessment if the performance is not upto the mark. These days because of the globalization and competition operant conditioning is often observed. If in schools 'best behaviour award, neatness award, good handwriting award' is given for the same reasons,hence whichever student receives that award would always feel proud and try to achieve it next time.

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