Discussion:
Characteristics of Operant Conditioning
Questions:
1. Briefly explain how operant conditioning works and how does behavior modification relate to operant condition.
2. What is meant by behavior modification?
3. Can the use of operant principals through behavior modification be applied to many real-world problems? Provide a real world example how behavior modification has been successful?
4. What is an extrinsic reinforcer?
5. Can operant conditioning using an extrinsic reinforcer as a reward sometimes back fire? Why or Why not
6. What is an intrinsic reinforcer?
7. Would an operant conditioning using an intrinsic reinforcer as a reward be more preferable to use for rewarding individual or even some animals? Why or Why not
Use scholarly sources to support your answer. Limit the use of direct quotes. Provide examples to you support your explanation.
Use an APA format to cite your sources.