1. Week 3 – pp479-486 Operant Conditioning  Three Phase Model of Operant Conditioning  B.F. Skinner and his box  Schedules of reinforcement

2. The Three Phase Model of Operant Conditioning The Stimulus - S The Response – R The Consequence - C Petrol gauge empty Fill car with petrol Happy driver – don’t have to walk

3. The Skinner Box Complete activity

4. { Operant Conditioning Schedules of reinforcement Paste Schedules into books and copy following definitions

5. Fixed Interval Schedule involves the delivery of reinforcement after a set period of time has elapsed since the previous reinforcer. Eg: pedestrian button Fixed Interval Schedule

6. Fixed Ratio Schedule results in the reinforcer being given after a definite number of desired responses. Eg: payment of $20 for every 100 newspapers sold. Fixed Ratio Schedule

7. Variable Interval Schedule means that the reinforcement occurs at unpredictable times. Eg: Catching fish Variable Interval Schedule

8. Variable Ratio Schedule suggests the reinforcer is given after a fluctuating number of responses. Eg: Payout on poker machines Variable Ratio Schedule

9. Complete the following activity Learning Activity 10.14 p488 Homework – Skinner wordfind