9.1
What is behaviorism?
This perspective defines learning as a change in behavior that results from experience.
What is a conditioned response?
Response to conditioned stimulus
What is instrumental conditioning?
When learners' behaviors either increase or decrease as a result of the consequences those behaviors bring about
What is positive punishment?
Adding something unpleasant (detention, extra work)
Why do students behave differently?
Students have different past experiences in school and life
Behavior is shaped by reinforcement and punishment
Emotions and reactions can be learned over time
Behaviors happen due to?
experiences
What is classical conditioning?
This theory explains how we learn new responses when two stimuli are presented at about the same time.
What are reinforcers?
These are consequences that increase the behaviors they follow.
What is negative punishment?
removing something desirable (lose recess, phone taken away)
What is a strategy for supporting all students?
Use different types of rewards based on student preferences
Clearly explain expectations and desired behaviors
Provide feedback as soon as possible
Build and improve behaviors over time
Learning involves a ___________?
Blank slate
What is an extinction within the context of 9.2
When conditioned response disappears
What is punishment in the context of 9.3
Consequences that decrease the behaviors they follow
What does PBIS stand for?
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support
What are some things that students with special needs need?
Clear structure and routines support learning
Immediate and consistent feedback is important
Behavior often has an underlying purpose