Acts that operate on the environment, producing consequences that determine how likely the acts are to be repeated. The addition of the third term, greatly widened the applicability of operant conditioning. Removal of something that is aversive. Loss of positive reinforcers or addition of negative reinforcers.- Skinner was not an advocate of punishment. The likelihood of a particular behavior occurring is the most important feature to measure.
Different schedules affect the persistence of behavior.
The persistence of gambling behaviors explained. Applies the principles of operant conditioning to social communication. Examples shown in course of work with children with severe language delays. Three part contingency shown in session with autistic Jeffrey. Animal training Socialization of at-risk youth Education of the mentally handicapped Walden Two A novel Intentional community in Mexico, Los Horcones, in existence since 1973.