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What are the 4 types of schedules of reinforcement, give an example of each.

Fixed interval: The presentation of a reward after a fixed amount of time (e.g., $1 every hour) Fixed ratio: The presentation of a reward after a fixed amount of effort (e.g., $1 every 5 questions answer...

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Explain what is meant by 'operant conditioning'.

Operant conditioning is where one is able to change the behaviour of another person or animal using reinforcement and punishment. The term was used by Skinner (1938) who demonstrated that when rats are po...

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Answered by Lowri W. Psychology tutor
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How should I structure my essays?

This does depend slightly on the essay that you are writing, however as an overarching structure I would use the following:

Start by stating your argument this can be anything about the theory that...

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How should I best approach SAQs to get the highest marks in Paper 1? Could you give an example?

For SAQs (Short Answer Questions) in Paper 1, remember that they are worth 8 marks each. You can easily get at least 6 marks if you do the following. I will use the bullet point "Explain one study re...

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What is the difference between the null hypothesis and the research hypothesis?

The null hypothesis: - States that results are due to chance, and not due a significant effect of the theory/idea the research is testing. The research hypothesis: - States that the results are not due to...

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Answered by Naomi W. Psychology tutor
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