PSYCH 10 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: B. F. Skinner, Operant Conditioning Chamber, Reinforcement
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Module 21: basic learning concepts and classical conditioning. How does learning happen other than through language/words: experiences, association. When 2 stimuli tend to occur together or in sequence. Actions become associated with pleasant or aversive results. Types of learning: classical conditioning: learning to link 2 stimuli in a way to help anticipate event. After repeated exposure to two stimuli occurring in sequence, we associate them together. Ex. ) see lightning => cover ears to avoid sound: operant conditioning: changing behavior choices in response to consequences. Learns to repeat behavior where were followed by good results. Avoid behavior that are followed by bad results: cognitive learning: acquiring new behaviors & info through observation & info, rather than by direct experience. Refers to acquiring new behaviors and info mentally, rather than by direct experience. By using language to acquire info about events experienced by others.
