PSYB45H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Tantrum, Biofeedback, Intellectual Disability
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-> reinforcer is something the person wants or finds pleasant . -> reward-less precise term, think of its as an obvious event such as prize. ->e. g. high grades for good school work, employers use to promote worker safety. Positive & negative reinforcement: positive reinforcement-- process in which adding/introducing an item or experience as a consequence of a behaviour strengthens that behaviour. -> behaviours that receive negative reinforcement: drinking alcohol to reduce unpleasant feelings, taking pill to reduce pain, eating food to reduce feelings of hunger. Unconditioned & conditioned reinforcement: unconditioned reinforcers (primary reinforcers): function as reinforcers as result of inborn processes (never had to learn it) ->e. g. conditioned reinforcers include praise, tv shows, games, money. -> food reinforcer only works when person is hungry but due to ethical reasons they have to use food just before mealtime therefore its limiting. -> difficult to carry around in settings like school, classrooms, stores.
