Overview
Reinforcement timing and resistance to extinction are crucial concepts in understanding how behaviors are learned and maintained. Reinforcement timing refers to when rewards are given in relation to a behavior, which can significantly impact how quickly and effectively that behavior is learned. Diff...
Key Terms
Example: Training a dog to sit using treats.
Example: A fixed ratio schedule rewards every fifth response.
Example: A child stops crying when they no longer receive candy for it.
Example: A dog continues to sit even when treats are not given.
Example: Giving praise for completing homework.
Example: Taking painkillers to relieve a headache.
Related Topics
Classical Conditioning
A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus.
intermediateBehavior Modification
Techniques used to change behavior through reinforcement and punishment.
intermediateCognitive Behavioral Therapy
A type of therapy that helps individuals change their patterns of thinking to influence their behavior.
advancedKey Concepts
operant conditioningreinforcement schedulesextinctionbehavior persistence