Describe Operant Conditioning

question 45

Essay

Describe operant conditioning.How did B.F.Skinner explain language development in terms of operant conditioning? What were Noam Chomsky's criticisms of Skinner's account?

Analyze different facets of motivation, including the impact of intrinsic and extrinsic factors and the concept of self-efficacy.

Understand the stages of moral development as proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg.

Identify the differences in moral development theories between males and females as researched by Carol Gilligan and Lawrence Kohlberg.

Recognize the processes and influences on moral reasoning and behavior, including social learning theory.

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Definitions:

Professional Value

Ethical standards and principles that guide the behavior and decision-making process of individuals within a particular profession.

American Association

An organization or group in the United States dedicated to a specific cause, profession, or field of interest, without enough context to specify which association.

Colleges of Nursing

Colleges of Nursing are educational institutions dedicated to teaching the science and practice of nursing, offering various degrees and certifications in the nursing field.

Confidentiality

The ethical principle or legal right that a physician or other healthcare provider will hold secret all information relating to a patient, unless the patient gives consent permitting disclosure.