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What does the Law of Readiness emphasize about learning?
What does the Law of Readiness emphasize about learning?
- Learning is most effective when the learner is motivated.
- Learning is enhanced through repetitive practice.
- Learning occurs best when the learner is ready to act. (correct)
- Learning only occurs in structured environments.
How does the Law of Effect influence behavior?
How does the Law of Effect influence behavior?
- Negative outcomes have no impact on future actions.
- It requires external validation to strengthen behavior.
- Behaviors followed by positive outcomes are reinforced. (correct)
- It suggests that all behaviors can be repeated equally.
What is the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) in Pavlov's experiments?
What is the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) in Pavlov's experiments?
- The natural reaction of the dogs to seeing food.
- The conditioned response when dogs salivate.
- The food that causes dogs to salivate. (correct)
- The bell used to signal food.
Which of the following describes the concept of stimulus generalization?
Which of the following describes the concept of stimulus generalization?
What is the primary focus of the Law of Exercise?
What is the primary focus of the Law of Exercise?
In classical conditioning, what represents the conditioned response (CR)?
In classical conditioning, what represents the conditioned response (CR)?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three laws of learning?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three laws of learning?
What is the primary concept that informs the idea of habit formation according to behaviorists?
What is the primary concept that informs the idea of habit formation according to behaviorists?
What is an example of a stimulus in Pavlov's classical conditioning experiments?
What is an example of a stimulus in Pavlov's classical conditioning experiments?
How does Clark Hull's theory of drive reduction account for learning behaviors?
How does Clark Hull's theory of drive reduction account for learning behaviors?
What is meant by stimulus generalization in learning theory?
What is meant by stimulus generalization in learning theory?
According to Guthrie's contiguity theory, what primarily influences learning?
According to Guthrie's contiguity theory, what primarily influences learning?
What best defines a theory in the context of learning?
What best defines a theory in the context of learning?
Which of the following best describes the Law of Effect in learning theories?
Which of the following best describes the Law of Effect in learning theories?
Which of the following describes Thorndike's approach to learning?
Which of the following describes Thorndike's approach to learning?
What happens to a learner's actions in Thorndike's trial-and-error learning process?
What happens to a learner's actions in Thorndike's trial-and-error learning process?
What is one limitation of Hull's theory regarding learning?
What is one limitation of Hull's theory regarding learning?
What is the purpose of tying a new behavior to a chain of actions?
What is the purpose of tying a new behavior to a chain of actions?
Which of the following is an example of a stimulus-response (S-R) theory?
Which of the following is an example of a stimulus-response (S-R) theory?
Which concept suggests that isolated actions tend to diminish over time?
Which concept suggests that isolated actions tend to diminish over time?
What is one key component of S-R theories of learning?
What is one key component of S-R theories of learning?
Which of the following does NOT represent one of Thorndike's laws of learning?
Which of the following does NOT represent one of Thorndike's laws of learning?
How does the Law of Effect influence learning outcomes?
How does the Law of Effect influence learning outcomes?
Which of the following is example of the application of trial-and-error learning in real life?
Which of the following is example of the application of trial-and-error learning in real life?
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Study Notes
The Law of Readiness
- Learning depends on the learner's willingness to act.
- This readiness strengthens the association between a stimulus and a response.
The Law of Exercise
- Frequent repetition of a stimulus-response connection strengthens the behavior.
The Law of Effect
- Behaviors followed by positive outcomes are more likely to be repeated.
- Behaviors followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.
Pavlov's Classical Conditioning
- Unconditioned response (UCR) is a natural reaction to a stimulus.
- Food is the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) that triggers salivation.
- A neutral stimulus, like a bell, can become a conditioned stimulus (CS).
- After association with the UCS, the CS (bell) can trigger the conditioned response (CR), salivation.
Stimulus Generalization
- Organisms tend to respond similarly to stimuli with similar qualities.
- This applies to both voluntary and involuntary responses.
Stimulus Discrimination
- Organisms learn to differentiate between stimuli, responding differently to each.
Theories of Learning
- A theory explains how learning happens.
- Stimulus-response (S-R) theories explain learning through a stimulus eliciting a response.
Thorndike's Trial-and-Error Learning
- This theory suggests that learners acquire knowledge through repeated attempts and mistakes.
- Thorndike's experiment involves a cat in a cage learning to open the latch.
- The cat initially makes random actions, but through repeated trials, it learns to open the latch more efficiently.
Three Laws of Learning
- The Law of Readiness: Individuals learn best when they are ready for the information.
- The Law of Exercise: Repetition strengthens learning, leading to improved retention.
- The Law of Effect: Outcomes influence learning; positive consequences increase the likelihood of repetition, while negative consequences decrease it.
Informational Reinforcement
- Verbal feedback, whether positive or negative, influences learning.
Habit Formation & Chain Learning
- Habits develop through repeated stimulus-response (S-R) chains.
- These chains are a series of linked S-R connections.
- Associating learning with habits helps make it automatic.
- Isolated actions are less likely to become ingrained habits.
Hull’s Drive Reduction Theory
- Proposes that learning is driven by reducing natural desires or drives.
- This theory may not be applicable in all learning situations.
Guthrie's Contiguity Theory
- Learning is influenced by the proximity or pairing of events in time.
- The more closely associated two stimuli are, the stronger the learned connection.
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