Operant conditioning, consequences and schedules

What this note covers

1. Explain the antecedent–behaviour–consequence sequence
2. Classify reinforcement using its effect and the change in stimuli
3. Distinguish punishment and response cost from negative reinforcement
4. Compare ratio and interval schedules
5. Explain shaping, tokens and stimulus control
6. Compare classical and operant learning precisely
7. Integrate learned helplessness and two-factor fear accounts

7 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes