PSYB45H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Bicycle Helmet, Circular Reasoning, S.M.A.R.T.
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Focusing on strategies that involve the manipulation of antecedent stimuli, to influence behaviour: Description of a three-term contingency of reinforcement. A situation in with a behaviour will lead to a consequence. Partial rules: do not identify all three aspects of a contingency of reinforcement; but can still control our behaviour. Behaviour that has been strengthened (or weakened) because of its immediate consequences in a particular setting. Strengthened gradually through trial and error based on reinforcement and non- reinforcement. E. g. , learning that other kids are impressed and offer praise when you do well in gym class. Behaviour that is controlled by the statement of a rule. Often involved delayed consequences, and frequently leads to immediate behaviour change. E. g. , changing your behaviour when the gym teacher says you will get a better evaluation for sharing the ball as a team player than for hogging it and showing off. When behaviour will lead to immediate and severe punishment.
