PSYC 208 Lecture Notes - Corporal Punishment, 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). Theories also put forth concepts, which play an important role in research. For example, a theory states how concepts are defined, which supports the process of operationalization. Additionally, you"ll notice that concepts represent many of the variables (iv or dv) that are described or causally tested in various research studies. Consequently, the primary purpose of the chapter two lectures is to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the concepts that the learning, cognitive and systems theories put forth. Describe 3 different ways of learning: new behaviours, new emotions, new knowledge, new beliefs. All 3 theories focus on external factors that contribute: 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 (in bold)
