Importance of Learning in Psychology

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What is the main reason behind the permanent change in behavior resulting from learning?

Experience

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor influencing learning in the text?

Intoxication

What does learning involve?

Emotional and intellectual aspects

What type of change in behavior is NOT considered a result of learning in the text?

Change due to motivation

How does the text describe learning's impact on human life?

Reaches into all aspects of human life

Which of the following is NOT true about learning according to the text?

It depends on biological factors

According to classical conditioning, learning is a result of the association between __________.

Stimulus and response

Which learning approach focuses on making involuntary emotional or physiological responses to stimuli that normally elicit no response?

Classical conditioning

What type of learning is associated with better results when spread across time with reasonable gaps rather than crammed into a short span?

Distributed learning

Which psychological concept is important for learning a given task according to the text?

Neuro-muscular coordination

Who is known for proposing the process of classical conditioning?

Ivan Pavlov

Which type of conditioning focuses on voluntary behaviors being strengthened or weakened based on consequences?

Operant conditioning

What are the steps of observational learning according to the text?

Attention, retention, reproduction, motivation

What is latent learning as described in the text?

Hidden learning that becomes evident without reinforcement

What is the role of cognitive maps in latent learning?

They help rats learn their environment without reinforcement

How does E.C Tolman's experiment with rats relate to latent learning?

It demonstrated that rats can learn cognitive maps without immediate rewards

In the context of observational learning, what does 'reproduction' refer to?

Acting out what was observed from the model

Why is self-reinforcement important according to the text?

To eliminate any need for external rewards

Explore the significance of learning in psychology and how it influences various aspects of our lives. Discover how different learning techniques shape our thoughts and memories, impacting our daily functions.

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