Learning Theory

Definitions

    1. Learning

      2.  

    2. Behaviorism

      3.  

    3. Conditioning

 

Types of Conditioning

    1. Classical
    2. Operant

 

Other Approaches to Learning

    1. Social Learning Theory

a. Learning by observing

 

Classical Conditioning

Terminology

    1. Unconditioned stimulus (US)

      2.  

    2. Unconditioned response (UR)

      3.  

    3. Conditioned stimulus (CS)

      4.  

    4. Conditioned response (CR)

 

 

 

 

Principles

    1. Extinction

      2.  

    2. Spontaneous Recovery

      3.  

    3. Higher-order conditioning

      4.  

    4. Stimulus generalization

      5.  

    5. Stimulus discrimination

 

What is actually learned in classical conditioning?

 

 

 

 

 

Classical Conditioning in real life

    1. Learning to like

      2.  

    2. Learning to fear

 

Operant Conditioning

    1. Introduction

      2.  

    2. Radical Behaviorism

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    3. Consequences of behavior
      1. Primary and secondary reinforcers and punishers

       

       

       

    4. Positive and negative reinforcers and punishers
      1. Reinforcement

        2.  

      2. Positive reinforcement

        3.  

      3. Punishment

        4.  

      4. Positive punishment

 

Principles of Operant Conditioning

    1. Extinction

      2.  

    2. Spontaneous Recovery

      3.  

    3. Stimulus generalization

      4.  

    4. Stimulus discrimination

      5.  

    5. Shaping

Skinner

 

Operant conditioning in real life

    1. General problems

      2.  

    2. Behavior modification

      3.  

    3. Pros and Cons of punishment
    4. Problem with reward
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