PSY 750 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Aversion Therapy, Classical Conditioning, Observational Learning
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The behavorists (pavlov, watson, skinner) were the founders of learning research in psychology, in particular classical and operant conditioning. Define each of the components of classical conditioning: unconditioned stimulus, unconditioned response, conditioned stimulus, conditioned response. Give an example of (a) stimulus generalization and (b) stimulus discrimination, distinguishing between the two. That is, describe how we currently view classical conditioning (i. e. , a more cognitive view of classical conditioning). In your answer, include a brief discussion of expectancy, whether or not the ucs provides new information, and whether or not practice and exact timing (as describe under acquisition) are necessary. Also discuss the biological constraints on classical conditioning, citing examples as well. Briefly discuss some applications of classical conditioning, such as advertising, and aversion therapy. Learning about the consequences of behavior: operational conditioning. Give a general description of operational conditioning, including how it differs from classical conditioning.
