Key distinction from classical conditioning
Foundations of operant conditioning
Thorndike's Law of Effect
Skinner's contributions
Reinforcement
Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Punishment
Positive punishment
Negative punishment
The complete framework
Shaping
Schedules of reinforcement
Continuous vs. partial reinforcement
Four partial reinforcement schedules
Other important concepts
Discriminative stimulus
Generalization and discrimination in operant conditioning
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Primary vs. secondary reinforcers
Token economy
Premack principle
Problems with punishment
Biological constraints
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AP Exam Tips
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Common Mistakes
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