Skinner Box
Definition
The Skinner Box, also known as an operant conditioning chamber, is a device used in experiments conducted by B.F. Skinner to study animal behavior. It's designed to provide a controlled environment for reinforcing or punishing specific behaviors.
Analogy
Imagine the Skinner Box like a video game tutorial level - it's designed to teach you certain actions (like jumping or shooting) by rewarding you when you do them correctly and not giving rewards when you don't.
Theoretical Perspectives
The Skinner box is rooted in behavioral psychology, specifically operant conditioning theory, which was developed by B.F. Skinner. It illustrates how behavior is shaped by consequences.Study And Research Findings
Study and Research FindingsRelated terms
Positive Reinforcement: Adding something desirable to increase a behavior.
Negative Reinforcement: Removing something undesirable to increase a behavior.
Shaping: A method of training by which successive approximations toward a target behavior are reinforced.
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