Learning & Reinforcement

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Learning & Learning & Reinforcement Reinforcement HRMOB 570 HRMOB 570

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Learning & ReinforcementLearning & Reinforcement

HRMOB 570HRMOB 570

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Theories of LearningTheories of Learning

• Classical conditioningClassical conditioning

• Reinforcement TheoryReinforcement Theory

• Social Cognitive (aka Social Learning) Social Cognitive (aka Social Learning) TheoryTheory

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Reinforcement TheoryReinforcement Theory

• Definition: a consequence that increases Definition: a consequence that increases likelihood of responselikelihood of response

– positive: application of pleasantpositive: application of pleasant

– negative: removal of aversivenegative: removal of aversive

• Types of reinforcers:Types of reinforcers:

– PositivePositive

– AversiveAversive

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Types of ReinforcementTypes of Reinforcement

Reward

Aversive

Apply Withdraw

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Schedules of ReinforcementSchedules of Reinforcement

• ContinuousContinuous

• Intermittent:Intermittent:

– IntervalInterval

• FixedFixed

• VariableVariable

– RatioRatio

• FixedFixed

• VariableVariable

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Behavior ModificationBehavior Modification• Identify behaviors that are CLEARLY related to performanceIdentify behaviors that are CLEARLY related to performance

• Measure natural occurrence of behavior across timeMeasure natural occurrence of behavior across time

• Identify events that precipitate the behavior as well as the Identify events that precipitate the behavior as well as the consequences of the behaviorconsequences of the behavior

• Develop an intervention strategy:Develop an intervention strategy:

– Pick reinforcer(s)Pick reinforcer(s)

– Decide on a schedule of reinforcementDecide on a schedule of reinforcement

– Implement scheduleImplement schedule

– Chart behavior change over timeChart behavior change over time

– Revise strategy if necessaryRevise strategy if necessary

• Assess behavioral changeAssess behavioral change

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Maximizing the EffectivenessMaximizing the Effectiveness of Reinforcement of Reinforcement• More likely to work when:More likely to work when:

– Rewards are valued (give CHOICE!)Rewards are valued (give CHOICE!)

– Regular feedback on performanceRegular feedback on performance

– Reward closely follows desired behaviorReward closely follows desired behavior

– Person knows what is expected and how they will be rewardedPerson knows what is expected and how they will be rewarded

– Rewards are administered fairly and consistentlyRewards are administered fairly and consistently

• Common Problems:Common Problems:– Reinforcement not immediateReinforcement not immediate

– Reinforcement is non-contingentReinforcement is non-contingent

– Reward is not powerful enoughReward is not powerful enough

– Inconsistent distributionInconsistent distribution

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Some Guidelines Regarding Some Guidelines Regarding PunishmentPunishment

• ““Hot Stove” ruleHot Stove” rule

– SwiftSwift

– Relatively intenseRelatively intense

– ImpersonalImpersonal

– Focus is on behaviorFocus is on behavior

– ConsistentConsistent

– Describe alternative acceptable behaviorDescribe alternative acceptable behavior

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Social Cognitive TheorySocial Cognitive Theory

• Vicarious learningVicarious learning

• Performance is the result of:Performance is the result of:

– GoalsGoals

– self-efficacyself-efficacy

– emotional reactionsemotional reactions

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Learning StylesLearning Styles

• Concrete Experiencing (thinking) Concrete Experiencing (thinking)

• Reflective Observation (watching)Reflective Observation (watching)

• Abstract Conceptualizing (thinking)Abstract Conceptualizing (thinking)

• Active Experimentation (doing)Active Experimentation (doing)