PSYA01H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Behaviorism, Latent Learning, Reinforcement
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Processes of classical conditioning: classically conditioned responses involve reflexive actions but are still quite flexible, conditioned responses may be strong and reliable, which is likely if cs and us have a long history of being paired together. Learning involves a change in behavior due to experience (new response: acquisition = initial phase of learning in which a response is established. Applications of classical conditioning: cc is a common phenomenon that applies to many different situations including emotional learning, advertising, aversions to certain foods and sexual responses. Us makes it less likely that conditioning will occur after a single episode of illness. Learning without awareness: cc affects very subtle physiological responses, so in some cases, we are unaware that it is happening. Conditioning and traumatic brain injury: people who have minimal brain function can still be conditioned. 6. 2 operant conditioning: learning through consequences: operant conditioning = type of learning in which behavior is influenced by consequences.
