Watch the above video. Operant conditioning is an important concept in understanding learning from a behavioral psychology standpoint.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=ut1zmfolM9E&feature=emb_logo
This other may work for the video also:
Operant conditioning: Positive-and-negative reinforcement and punishment | MCAT | Khan Academy
In your initial response, answer the following:
• Explain the important concepts of operant conditioning.
• What was Skinner’s influence in developing the idea of operant conditioning?
• What is the difference between reinforcement and punishment?
• What do the terms positive and negative mean in the context of operant conditioning.
• Give at least one example from your life experience in which you were involved with each of the following: positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, and negative punishment.

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