Classical versus Operant Conditioning
10th Grade · Psychology · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can compare and contrast classical and operant conditioning.
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In classical conditioning, a previously neutral stimulus becomes a conditioned stimulus when paired with an unconditioned stimulus, leading to a conditioned response.
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Operant conditioning uses reinforcement to increase the likelihood of a behavior and punishment to decrease it.
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Positive reinforcement involves the addition of a desirable stimulus, while negative reinforcement involves the removal of an undesirable stimulus.
