The importance of reward or reinforcement in shaping behaviour, both human and animal behaviour is best understood through Skinner’s theory. Pathological behaviour and superstitious behaviour are also learned through operant conditioning. It is also interesting to explore the areas of the brain involved in reinforcement to understand the neurological basis of operant conditioning or instrumental conditioning.
The importance of reward or reinforcement in shaping behaviour, both human and animal behaviour is best understood through Skinner’s theory. Pathological behaviour and superstitious behaviour are also learned through operant conditioning. It is also interesting to explore the areas of the brain involved in reinforcement to understand the neurological basis of operant conditioning or instrumental conditioning.