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Which type of learning involves the consequences of behavior?
Which type of learning involves the consequences of behavior?
What is a 'cognitive map' in the context of cognitive learning?
What is a 'cognitive map' in the context of cognitive learning?
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
In operant conditioning, what is defined as 'punishment'?
In operant conditioning, what is defined as 'punishment'?
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Which reinforcement schedule provides reinforcement after a set number of responses?
Which reinforcement schedule provides reinforcement after a set number of responses?
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What does 'modeling' refer to in social learning?
What does 'modeling' refer to in social learning?
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Which of the following statements is true about classical conditioning?
Which of the following statements is true about classical conditioning?
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What is the primary function of reinforcement in operant conditioning?
What is the primary function of reinforcement in operant conditioning?
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Study Notes
Learning
- Learning is a relatively permanent change in thoughts or behavior due to experience.
- Reflexes, instincts, and maturation are not learned.
Types of Learning
- Operant Conditioning: Learning based on consequences. B.F. Skinner was a prominent researcher in this area. Learning occurs when behavior operates on the environment.
- Cognitive Learning: Thinking and memory are key in learning. Mental maps and strategies are used.
- Social Learning: Learning through observation and imitation. Modeling behavior is a significant aspect.
- Classical Conditioning: Learning through associations. Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist, is famous for his work on this type of learning, and involved in research on digestion.
Operant Conditioning Details
- Behavior: An action.
- Consequence: Something that strengthens or weakens a behavior.
- Reinforcement: Strengthens behavior.
- Punishment: Weakens behavior (positive or negative). Positive reinforcement involves a desirable outcome, negative reinforcement involves removing something unpleasant.
- Schedules of Reinforcement: Continuous versus partial reinforcement. Partial reinforcement includes fixed ratio, variable ratio, fixed interval, and variable interval. These methods describe how often or when a behavior is reinforced.
Psychology
- Psychology: The scientific study of human and animal behavior and cognition.
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Schools of Psychology:
- Humanistic: Focuses on the individual's potential and control over life. Founders: Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow.
- Cognitive: Emphasizes how thoughts influence behavior.
- Behavioral: Focuses on learned behaviors and environmental factors. Founders: John Watson and B.F. Skinner.
- Psychoanalytic: Examines unconscious drives and motives. Founder: Sigmund Freud.
- Neurobiological: Biological processes and the impact on behavior.
Additional Concepts
- Conscious: Thoughts, desires, feelings, memories.
- Unconscious: Repressed thoughts (e.g., aggressive, sexual).
- Sociocultural: Understanding your community influences your understanding of yourself.
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Explore the various types of learning, including operant conditioning, cognitive learning, social learning, and classical conditioning. This quiz delves into key concepts and figures like B.F. Skinner and Ivan Pavlov, providing insights into how behavior is influenced by environment and experiences.
