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Operant conditioning theory mainly involves reinforcing a behavior through positive reinforcers, negative reinforcers and punishment.
(a). Positive Reinforcement.
Positive reinforcement strengthens the rate at which a behavior is learnt by providing consequences an individual finds rewarding.
For example, if a teacher rewards Ksh 50 to a learner every time he / she finishes a homework, the learner is most likely to repeat this behavior in the future thus strengthening the behavior of completing homework.
(b) Negative reinforcement.
Negative reinforcement strengthens a behavior by providing consequences an individual finds unpleasant. It involves the removal of an adverse stimulus.
For example, if a learner does not complete his / her homework, he/she gives the teacher Ksh 50. The learner will therefore complete the homework to avoid paying Ksh 50 thus strengthening the behavior of completing homework.
(c) Punishment.
Punishment is meant to weaken or eliminate a response rather than increase it.
Punishment can involve applying an unpleasant stimulus, like an electric shock, after a response or removing a potentially rewarding stimulus.
For example, deducting someone's pocket money to punish undesirable behavior.
(d) Neutral operant.
Neutral operants are responses from the environment that neither increases nor decreases the probability of a behavior being repeated.
Mwalimu Bonface answered the question on March 30, 2020 at 15:03
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