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Skinner's Operant Conditioning

Operant conditioning, also known as learning from success, is based on the assumption that we can reinforce or decrease a certain behavior by adding a consequence. For example, if a dog makes a pile on the carpet, we can either reinforce the behavior so that the dog does it again. Or we punish him

Unique living conditions on earth

14 billion years ago, the Big Bang gradually created suns, planets, galaxies and stars. Unique: the earth. Water, heat and the protective shield of the atmosphere create conditions that are probably unique in the entire universe. Author: ZDF/Terra X/ Story House Productions/ Sigrun Laste/ Jürgen Re

Skinner’s Operant Conditioning: Rewards & Punishments

Operant conditioning is based on the idea that we can increase or decrease a certain behavior by adding a consequence. Script: Selina Bador Artist: Pascal Gaggelli Voice: Mithril Recording: Notienatsu Editing: Peera Lertsukittipongsa Creative Director: Jonas Koblin Made with MinuteVideos This vide

Caves: Extreme Conditions for Life

For certain life forms on Earth, conditions that humans and other familiar organisms find hospitable can actually be deadly. Instead of a moderate climate with an atmosphere rich in nitrogen and oxygen, these organisms thrive in very hot or very cold temperatures, or in caves or deep waters where no

Medical robotics: MiroSurge

MiroSurge is a robotic system for minimally invasive surgery. The surgeon operates three robots. Two robots carry minimally invasive instruments. The third robot is equipped with a stereo HD endoscope. A preoperative planning optimizes the robotic setup with a focus on efficiency and safety. This p

HOW TO GET WORK EXPERIENCE FOR MEDICINE IN THE UK

Gaining relevant job experience, especially in the medical field, will help you stand out in your university Medicine application and throughout the interview process. However, gaining relevant job experience is a lengthy process. Richard Evans, founder of the Profs, shares his top tips based on hi

The Placebo Effect

A placebo is a treatment that has no therapeutic effect, but still heals, as if by magic. Common placebos include sugar pills, saline injections, other treatments, and surgeries that are completely played. Placebos are particularly effective in treating pain, chronic stress-related diseases such as