Lesson 4: Operant Conditioning

Duration of Days: 7

Lesson Objective

Students will apply reinforcement and punishment principles to shape behavior.

How do consequences shape behavior?

What types of reinforcement are most effective?

Why do some behaviors persist?

How can punishment backfire?

AP Psychology Unit 3

Science Practice 4: Argumentation

CCSS.WHST.11-12.1

C3: D2.Psy.13.9-12

Students design and defend behavior plans using psychological evidence. (DOK4)

Planning templates

Sentence starters

Tiered projects

Conferencing

Visual rubrics

Behavior plan project
Argumentative response
Peer review

Quiz