Provide an example of when observational learning is used in the real world and why this method is effective for your example.

Psychology by Geoffrey

To identify operant conditioning and observational learning in your own life.

INSTRUCTIONS:

This discussion is lengthy, please take your time as there are a lot of key terms that can get confusing.

  1. Explain the main difference between reinforcement and punishment (hint: think about the main goal of punishment vs. the main goal of reinforcement).
  2. Please provide an example of Operant conditioning from your life and identify whether you experienced reinforcement or punishment.
  3. Please provide an example of observational learning from your own life
  4. Provide an example of when observational learning is used in the real world and why this method is effective for your example.
  5. Comment on another student’s response to #2. What did you find interesting about their conditioning experience? Do