4.1.2 - Operant conditioning

4.1.2 The main features of operant conditioning, including types of reinforcement (positive and negative) and punishment (positive and negative) and properties of reinforcement (primary, secondary and schedules) including researching Skinner (1948) Superstition in the pigeon.; Social learning theory.

Use - operant conditioning to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - operant conditioning determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - operant conditioning to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Operant conditioning is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.