MGT262H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Machinist, Reinforcement, Observational Learning
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Learning any process through which practice or experience at one time can alter an individuals behaviour to another time. The application or addition (+) of a stimulus that increases or maintains the probability of some behaviour. The reinforcer is dependent or contingent on the occurrence of some desired behaviour. The removal (-) of a stimulus from a situation that increases or maintains the probability of some behaviour. Negative reinforcement occurs when a response prevents some event or stimulus from occurring. The removed or prevented stimulus is a negative reinforcer. Stimulus can be some sort of object (i. e. food reward for good behaviour such as giving a dog a treat) Rewards not made contingent on desired behaviour. Failing to appreciate individual difference in preferences for. Neglecting important sources of reinforcement such as those administered by co-workers or intrinsic to the job (i. e. being a goody two shoes for good manager feedback may lead to a coworker scolding them for being ridiculous)
