Vicarious reinforcement
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Operant conditioning
Authorities that are the targets for observation and who model behaviors.
When an operant behavior is controlled by a stimulus that precedes it.
A behavior that is controlled by its consequences. The simplest example is the rat’s lever-pressing, which is controlled by the presentation of the reinforcer.
The response that is elicited by the conditioned stimulus after classical conditioning has taken place.
Process in which animals learn about the relationship between their behaviors and their consequences. Also known as operant conditioning.
To sort or arrange different items into classes or categories.
See instrumental conditioning.
Learning that occurs by observing the reinforcement or punishment of another person.