EDPSY 014 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Bobo Doll Experiment, Reinforcement, Observational Learning
16 Feb 2016
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Problem solving approach- an approach to thinking about and solving problems: using observation, hypothesis, test hypothesis, observe, reevaluate the problem or go onto the next one. Observational learning- learning from watching others being reinforced and punished; Judging performance- provide ways for students to judge their own behavior (add to check subtraction) Generalization- treating different stimuli the same (b and b) Discrimination- the ability to respond differently to similar stimuli. Massed practice- learning a lot at once; cramming; only holds memory in short term. Distributed practice- spacing out practice provides better retention. Cue- prepares you for the behavior (pointing, giving out directions) Premack principle- use a more desired activity to increase completion of a less desired activity (we can watch a movie at the end of the week if we finish all of our work) Shaping- gradually changing a behavior step-by-step and reinforcing when the behavior is changed.
