SOC224 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Reinforcement Learning, Classical Conditioning, Tantrum
17 Oct 2017
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What is the difference between reinforcement and a reinforcer: describe positive and negative reinforcement. How can cooperative behaviour be increased by reinforcement? (wahler, winkel, peterson, & morrison, 1965) Danny, a 6-year-old boy, was uncooperative with his parents. Commanding behaviours: decided for himself what foods to eat, when his parents would play with him, and when he would go to bed. Responded to punishment by shouting and crying. Behavioural treatment program: sessions conducted in observation room, commanding behaviours (e. g. , now we"ll play this ) ignored by mother, cooperative behaviours (e. g. , do you want to sit here? ) supported and responded to by mother. Results: cooperative behaviours increased (also, commanding behaviours decreased) Placed hungry cat into an escapable puzzle box, with a plate of fish outside the box. Cat could eventually escape, using trial and error. Law of effect: behaviour followed by pleasant consequences is more likely to occur again in that situation.
