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Module 27 Notes Operant Conditioning Operant Conditioning A type of associative learning (like classical conditioning). Type of learning in which behavior is strengthened if followed by a reinforce or diminished if followed by a punisher. The likelihood of a behavior’s occurrence is linked to the response (consequence) that behavior receives o Rewards and Punishments (Behavior that operates on the environment to produce rewarding or punishing stimuli is operant behavior B.F. Skinner – English major turned Psychologist. Behaviorism most influential (and controversial) figure. Build on ideas of Edward Thorndike (Law of Effect) Worked with animals (training) – Pigeons in WWII to identify enemy targets Law of Effect – principle that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely, unfavorable = less likely. One of very few “Laws” in Psychology It works ALL THE TIME