Operant Conditioning: Fresh Take

Define and give examples of operant conditioning
Understand the difference between reinforcement and punishment
Identify types of reinforcement and punishment

Operant Conditioning

Watch this video to understand the difference between classical conditioning and operant conditioning:You can view the transcript for “The difference between classical and operant conditioning – Peggy Andover” here (opens in new window).

Watch this video to learn about Skinner’s work in operant conditioning:

You can view the transcript for “Skinner’s Operant Conditioning: Rewards & Punishments” here (opens in new window).

Reinforcement and Punishment

Watch this video to understand the distinction between negative reinforcement and punishment.You can view the transcript for “Learning: Negative Reinforcement vs. Punishment” here (opens in new window).