Examine operant and respondent (classical) conditioning and how each can be used to establish and modify behaviors
Week 8: Respondent and Operant Conditioning
Among the foundational concepts of applied behavior analysis (ABA) are respondent (classical) conditioning and operant conditioning. While operant conditioning clearly dominates the ABA field, there are also appropriate uses of respondent (classical) conditioning. In both cases, the behavior analyst seeks to manipulate the environment in order to effect behavior change—replacing undesired behaviors with desirable ones.
This week, you will examine operant and respondent (classical) conditioning and how each can be used to establish and modify behaviors. In addition, you will analyze the role of respondent (classical) conditioning in the practice of behavior analysis.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
Evaluate operant and respondent conditioning for selected behaviors
Analyze the role of respondent (classical) conditioning in the practice of behavior analysis
Learning Resources
Required Readings
Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson.
Chapter 2, “Basic Concepts and Principles” (pp. 25–46)
(Previously read in Week 1)
Harris, B. (2002). What ever happened to Little Albert? In W. E. Pickren & D. A. Dewsbury (Eds.), Evolving perspectives on the history of psychology (pp. 237–254). American Psychological Association.
Skinner, B. F. (1998). The experimental analysis of operant behavior: A history. In R. W. Rieber & K. Salzinger (Eds.), Psychology: Theoretical-historical perspectives (2nd ed., pp. 289–299). American Psychological Association.
Required Media
Walden University, LLC. (2021). Respondent and operant conditioning [Video]. Walden University Blackboard. https://class.waldenu.edu
Note: This media program is approximately 43 minutes.
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Walden University, LLC. (2021). Respondent or operant conditioning? [Interactive media]. Walden University Blackboard. https://class.waldenu.edu
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