Operant Conditioning (Skinner)
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Under B. F. Skinner's Operant Conditioning Theory, the concept of 'Intermittent or Partial Reinforcement Schedules'—where rewards are provided after a fixed or variable time interval or number of responses rather than for every correct response—relates to the psychological implications and scientific management of student learning stability, resistance to extinction, and long-term motivation in classroom teaching. Which of the following psychological statements is most authentic and scientifically valid?
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Concept of Intermittent Reinforcement
According to B. F. Skinner's Operant Conditioning Theory, intermittent or partial reinforcement plays a crucial role in maintaining behavior.
- Continuous vs. Intermittent: Rewarding a behavior every time (continuous) leads to rapid learning but quick extinction once rewards stop.
- Resistance to Extinction: When reinforcement is given intermittently, learners do not know exactly when the next reward will arrive, making the behavior highly resistant to extinction.
- Variable Ratio Schedule: This schedule (e.g., slot machines) produces the highest and most stable rate of response.
Conclusion: Option (A) is the most scientifically valid statement regarding learning stability and resistance to extinction.
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