PSY 390 Week 3 Individual Assignment Operant Conditioning Paper

Prepare a 700 to 1,050-word paper in which you examine the theory of operant conditioning. In your examination, be sure to address the following items:

• Describe the theory of operant conditioning.
• Compare and contrast positive and negative reinforcement.
• Determine which form of reinforcement is the most effective. Explain your reasoning.
• Select a scenario in which you would apply operant conditioning to shape behavior.
• Create a reinforcement schedule for your selected behavior.