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Learning and Conditioning Theories

Theoretical frameworks in psychology that explain how behaviors are acquired and modified through various processes, including classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and social learning, which help understand how organisms learn and adapt to their environments

intermediate
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Learning and conditioning theories are essential frameworks in psychology that explain how individuals acquire new behaviors and knowledge. These theories, including classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning, highlight the importance of environmental interactions in sh...

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Key Terms

Classical Conditioning
A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired.

Example: Pavlov's dogs learned to salivate at the sound of a bell.

Operant Conditioning
A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments.

Example: A child learns to say 'please' to receive a cookie.

Reinforcement
Any consequence that strengthens a behavior.

Example: Giving a dog a treat for sitting on command.

Punishment
A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior.

Example: A child loses playtime for misbehaving.

Observational Learning
Learning by watching others and imitating their behavior.

Example: A child learns to tie their shoes by watching a parent.

Stimulus
Any event or object that elicits a response.

Example: The sound of a bell in Pavlov's experiment.

Related Topics

Cognitive Learning Theory
Focuses on the role of mental processes in learning.
intermediate
Behaviorism
A theory that emphasizes observable behaviors over internal processes.
intermediate
Social Learning Theory
Explores how people learn in social contexts through observation.
intermediate

Key Concepts

Classical ConditioningOperant ConditioningObservational LearningReinforcement