Reinforcement and Behavior
9th GradePsychology40 min
Learning Objective
I can describe how positive and negative reinforcement affect behavior.
Lesson Flow
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Skinner’s Operant Conditioning: Rewards & Punishments
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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In operant conditioning, both reinforcement and punishment can be positive or negative, creating four possible ways to teach a behavior.
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Operant conditioning was studied by Edward L. Thorndike and later made famous by the work of B.F. Skinner.
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Skinner's ABCs of behavior stand for antecedent, behavior, and consequence.
Practice
8 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Explain how both positive and negative reinforcement can be used to INCREASE a desired behavior. Provide an example of each.”
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