Operant Conditioning and Observational Learning

Operant conditioning is learning that happens due to consequences. Behavior is reinforced either positively or negatively. Some reinforcers are stronger than others, like biological ones. B. F. Skinner’s research revealed that humans and animals respond best to varied schedules of reinforcement. Another type of learning occurs through observation. This type of learning involves watching others, or imitating behavior. Bandura’s experiment revealed how easily children imitate adult behavior.