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Chapter 5: Learning


Learning Objectives

Chapter 5: Learning

  1. Define learning
  2. Explain the terminology and the process of classical conditioning
  3. Distinguish among generalization, discrimination, extinction, and spontaneous recovery as they related to classical conditioning.
  4. Describe classical conditioning in humans.
  5. Contrast Pavlov's view of classical conditioning with the contemporary point of view.
  6. Distinguish between Thorndike's law of effect and Skinner's operant conditioning.
  7. Distinguish among positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and punishment.
  8. Identify the following operant conditioning principles: time interval, shaping, chaining, primary reinforcement and secondary reinforcement.
  9. List and describe the various schedules of reinforcement.
  10. Distinguish among extinction, generalization, and discrimination as they relate to operant conditioning.
  11. Describe how behavior modification is used to change human behavior.
  12. Discuss the criticisms of operant conditioning.
  13. Describe Bandura's model of observational learning.
  14. Identify the S-O-R model of learning.
  15. Define the following concepts: cognitive maps and insight learning.
  16. Discuss biological and cultural factors in learning.

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