Behavorial learning theory focuses on the ways the pleasureable or unpleasant consequences change ones behavior over time. True or False
True. Behavioral learning theory does focus on how positive and negatives reinforcement shapes our learning. (Slavin, 2018)
A reinforcer is:
a positive consequence that strengthens a behavior.
a way to encourage diversity in a classroom.
when a negative behavior increases in frequency.
a review of topics taught during a students week.
What is operant conditioning?
The use of pleasant and unpleasant consequences to change behaviors in students. (Slavin, 2018)
A student likes to talk during rug time and pokes other students for attention. The teacher generally calls out the student and asks them to sit next to her. This time the teacher ignores the behavior. This is an example of:
Neutral Stimuli
Extinction
Shaping
Fixed- interval
When a teacher calls "Oh Class!" and waits for the students to respond "Oh Yes?" this is and example of:
Secondary reinforcer
Neutral stimuli
A response cost
Cueing
An unpleasant consequence will strengthen all behaviors. True or False
False. And unpleasant consequence will weaken a behavior. Ex. If a student finds stories boring or difficult to understand they may read less. (Slavin, 2018)
What is an example of a social reinforcer?
A social reinforcer is a primary reinforcer that mainly focuses on positive attention. Praise, a smile, hug, clapping.
"After you finish your worksheet, you can play an early finisher activity." is an example of The Premack Principle. True or False
True. The Premack Principle states that "We can promote behaviors by making access to something desirable contingent on doing something less desirable." (Slavin
When you guide students towards goals by reinforcing steps that lead to the success of the final goal, this is an example of:
The B.F Skinner Principle
Aversive stimuli
Classical conditioning
Shaping
Schedule of reinforcement is reinforcements for teachers who need to use the restroom. True or False
Flase: This term refers to the frequency with which reinforcers are given and the amount of time that elapses between opportunities. (Slavin, 2018)
Observational Learning is:
Learning through observing a person modeling a behavior.
Principles observing teachers.
Watching informational videos in the classroom.
Watching wildlife in nature.
