Overview
Conditioned learning is a fundamental concept in psychology that explains how behaviors are acquired and modified through associations between stimuli and responses. It encompasses two main types: classical conditioning, where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful one, and operant ...
Key Terms
Example: Pavlov's dogs learned to salivate at the sound of a bell.
Example: A bell ringing can be a stimulus for dogs.
Example: Salivating when food is presented.
Example: Learning to associate a bell with food.
Example: Training a dog to sit by giving treats.
Example: Giving a child praise for doing homework.
Related Topics
Behaviorism
A theory of learning that focuses on observable behaviors and the ways they're learned.
intermediateCognitive Learning Theory
A theory that emphasizes the role of mental processes in understanding how people learn.
intermediateSocial Learning Theory
A theory that suggests learning occurs through observing others and modeling their behaviors.
intermediateKey Concepts
Classical ConditioningOperant ConditioningStimulusResponse