Skinner's operant conditioning theory is a psychological approach that focuses on how behavior is shaped through consequences, such as rewards and punishments. It suggests that behavior can be modified by manipulating these consequences.
Reinforcement is a term used in operant conditioning to describe the process of increasing the likelihood of a behavior occurring again by providing a reward or removing an unpleasant stimulus.
Extinction occurs when a previously reinforced behavior no longer receives reinforcement, leading to a decrease in its frequency and eventual disappearance.
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