In this episode, we talk about reward systems and why they work so dang well.

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Common Reasons to Use Reward Systems

What is Operant Conditioning

"Operant conditioning (sometimes referred to as instrumental conditioning) is a method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior. Through operant conditioning, an association is made between a behavior and a consequence for that behavior"

Why Does This Work?

There are two types of behavior

Key Components:

Reinforcers & Punishments

Reinforcers:

"Reinforcement is any event that strengthens or increases the behavior it follows."

Positive Reinforcers

Positive events or situations presented after the behavior

Negative Reinforcers

The removal of events or situations as a result of a behavior

Punishments:

"Punishment is the presentation of an adverse event or outcome that causes a decrease in the behavior it follows"

Positive Punishment

"sometimes referred to as punishment by application, presents an unfavorable event or outcome in order to weaken the response it follows. Spanking for misbehavior is an example of punishment by application"

Negative Punishment

"also known as punishment by removal, occurs when a favorable event or outcome is removed after a behavior occurs. Taking away a child's video game following misbehavior is an example of negative punishment"

Key Takeaways:

Resources:

https://www.verywellmind.com/operant-conditioning-a2-2794863#examples-of-operant-conditioning