October 17th, 2008

Behaviorism and Operant conditioning

I think that behaviorism and operant conditioning are very closely related. Both theories are based on Pavlov’s dogs and the ringing of the bell. Behavior is all around us, it is in everything that we do. We do things to get a response whether it is good or bad. For instance, in the classroom, if we do good work and get bad grades then we continue to do good work. If we can get rewarded for turning work in late we will turn it in late every time. It’s human nature to do things because we like the way it makes us feel or because it has to be done.

Last Outpost

I played the Last Outpost game and found that it was quite frustrating but addicting. It’s a game that you really have to pay attention to, if you don’t then you might get killed by a cottontail rabbit. I was trying to find food and so I thought I could eat the rabbit but the rabbit almost had me for dinner. I think the game helps with coordination and memorization. It also helps with typing skills because you have to be quick with the commands and spells if you want to survive and get around the world.