Learning Theory

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Decks in this class (13)

Introduction
What are mutations,
What is a reflex,
What is sensitization
44  cards
Study of Learning
How long have people applied scie...,
What common elements exist betwee...,
What is circular reasoning
40  cards
Pavlovian Conditioning
Define pavlovian conditioning,
Define unconditional reflexes,
Define conditional reflexes
61  cards
Pavlovian Applications
Describe watson and rayners 1920 ...,
Who was the first person to syste...,
What are conditioned emotional re...
27  cards
Operant Reinforcement
Describe thorndikes puzzle box ap...,
Why did thorndike study animal be...,
Define thorndikes law of effect
59  cards
Operant Punishment
What opinions did machiavelli and...,
What percentage of americans appr...,
Define punishment
34  cards
Operant Applications
In what respect does the environm...,
How is selection of behaviour sim...,
Describe the uses of operant proc...
52  cards
Vicarious Learning
Describe thorndikes work with obs...,
Define vicarious learning,
What is vicarious pavlovian condi...
28  cards
Generalization, Discrimination & Stimulus Control
What is generalization,
Why is generalization such an imp...,
What is discrimination
42  cards
Stimulus & Response Classes
Define conceptual behaviour,
Define concept instances aka exam...,
What are critical features
34  cards
Schedules of Reinforcement
How can someone learn without acq...,
Define a schedule of reinforcement,
Define schedule effects
51  cards
Forgetting
Describe how metaphors have been ...,
Explain skinners contribution to ...,
Define forgetting
48  cards
The Limits of Learning
Describe how physical characteris...,
Describe gardners work in teachin...,
Describe how the nonheritability ...
25  cards

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