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Who is credited with the original discovery and description of classical conditioning?
Who is credited with the original discovery and description of classical conditioning?
- Edward Thorndike
- B.F. Skinner
- John B. Watson
- Ivan Pavlov (correct)
What type of learning involves forming connections between events in an organism's environment?
What type of learning involves forming connections between events in an organism's environment?
- Cognitive Learning
- Operant Conditioning
- Classical Conditioning (correct)
- Observational Learning
What did Ivan Pavlov initially study before discovering classical conditioning?
What did Ivan Pavlov initially study before discovering classical conditioning?
- The relationship between cognition and behavior
- The effects of reinforcement on behavior
- The role of saliva in the digestive process of dogs (correct)
- The impact of observational learning on behavior
Which type of learning is associated with the concept of 'psychic reflexes'?
Which type of learning is associated with the concept of 'psychic reflexes'?
What type of learning involves the acquisition of behavior through reinforcement or punishment?
What type of learning involves the acquisition of behavior through reinforcement or punishment?
Study Notes
Classical Conditioning
- Ivan Pavlov is credited with the original discovery and description of classical conditioning.
- Classical conditioning involves forming connections between events in an organism's environment.
Ivan Pavlov's Initial Study
- Ivan Pavlov initially studied digestion and the physiology of the digestive system.
Types of Learning
- Classical conditioning is associated with the concept of 'psychic reflexes'.
- Operant conditioning involves the acquisition of behavior through reinforcement or punishment.
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Test your knowledge of learning theories in psychology with this quiz covering classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning. Explore the formation of connections between events in an organism's environment and delve into the complexities of observational learning.
