Lesson 4: Operant Conditioning
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will explain how reinforcement and punishment influence behavior.
How do consequences shape behavior? What is the difference between reinforcement and punishment? How are rewards used in everyday life?
RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, SL.9-10.1
Students examine positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, and negative punishment. Students analyze behavior scenarios and identify consequences. DOK Level 3
Behavior chart, guided examples, sorting activity, group practice
Scenario analysis, class discussion, short quiz
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