FMST 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Reinforcement, Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning
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Theories put forth systematic and coherent explanations of the relationship between phenomena (i. e. , a reason why two things/variables are associated with each other). The primary purpose of the chapter two lectures is to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the key concepts in the course. Review of theoretical concepts: learning theories: pavlov, skinner and bandura. What do the three learning theories have in common: pavlov"s theory of classical conditioning. Insight for pavlov"s theory came from his investigations into the function of saliva (dogs produced psychic" secretions: pavlov"s key concepts. Conditioned response: applications: use pavlov"s concepts to explain . + cs (breast) cr (turn head away) + cs (parent) cr (fear: skinner"s theory of operant conditioning. Skinner investigated how an individual"s behavior can be intentionally modified, controlled, or managed by someone: what are the primary differences. Focuses on the effects of consequences on future behavior frequency (not emotions)
