Asked by Erastus Chirchir on Sep 26, 2024
Verified
Skinner's term for voluntary,explorative behavior is
A) respondent behavior.
B) operant behavior.
C) fixed behavior.
D) extinguishable behavior.
Operant Behavior
A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the effects of external stimuli on behavior.
Respondent Behavior
Behavior that occurs as an automatic response to a certain stimulus.
Explorative Behavior
Actions taken to gather information about one's environment or to learn new things through direct experience.
- Understand Skinner's concepts of operant behavior and the schedules of reinforcement.
Verified Answer
CJ
Cristine Janizeabout 13 hours ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Skinner's term for voluntary, explorative behavior is operant behavior. Operant behavior is behavior that is shaped by consequences, with the individual actively seeking out or exploring the environment to gain rewards or avoid punishments. Respondent behavior refers to automatic, reflexive responses to stimuli, while fixed behavior and extinguishable behavior are not terms used by Skinner to describe voluntary behavior.
Learning Objectives
- Understand Skinner's concepts of operant behavior and the schedules of reinforcement.
Related questions
Compared to Fixed-Interval Schedules,fixed-Ratio Schedules ...
According to Skinner,operant Behavior ...
In a Fixed-Interval Reinforcement Schedule,if the Interval Between Reinforcements Is ...
Shaping a Behavior That Is Not Likely to Occur Spontaneously ...
Slot Machines Operate on a ____ Schedule of Reinforcement ...