Evaluate what Sheldon is doing to both Penny as well as Leonard.

Evaluate what Sheldon is doing to both Penny as well as Leonard.

1.) Re-watch the video clip from the Big Bang Theory, “Sheldon Trains Penny.”

The Big Bang Theory – Sheldon Trains Penny

2.) Evaluate what Sheldon is doing to both Penny as well as Leonard. Describe what is going on in the scene in terms of operant conditioning using the appropriate terminology. 3.) Leonard says, “You can’t treat my girlfriend like a lab rat.” Sheldon defends his actions on sound scientific principles. Is Sheldon right? Why or why not? 4.) Most likely, no one has treated you like Sheldon treated Penny and Leonard, but there is a high likelihood that you have learned to behave in a certain manner even as an adult because of operant conditioning. Provide an example of your own adult behavior that was shaped by operant conditioning principles. Again, using appropriate operant conditioning terminology, describe what happened.

As I have noticed over the years that some operant conditioning terminology seems to be confusing to students, before posting, I strongly encourage you to test your knowledge first by reviewing these practice examples in this accompanying Power Point presentation. Operant Conditioning Practice Examples.pptx One thing to remember about the terms positive and negative in positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, and negative punishment is that the positive and negative does not mean good or bad. It is mathematical. Is a stimulus being added (positive) or subtracted/removed) negative to bring about the effect of increasing a behavior (reinforcement) or decreasing a behavior (punishment).

***Your answer should be between 200 to 220 words***