11.2 pt2

Question 1

Chunking (type of memorizing technique)

Answer 1

grouping information together to improve short-term memory.

Question 2

contextual clues (memorizing technique)

Answer 2

memory is better in the context/ environment it was learnt in
E.g. sitting your exam in the same room/seat where you first learned the information

Question 3

Rehearsal (memorizing technique)

Answer 3

Maintenance rehearsal – repeating information verbally/mentally
Elaborate rehearsal – linking information through stories, mind-maps or pictures (more effective in learning)

Question 4

Classical conditioning (type of learning)

Answer 4

Classical conditioning is the process where an unrelated stimulus is taught to bring about a response.

e.g Bell = neutral stimulus. Dog no response.
Food naturally causes dog to salivate – unconditioned stimuli and response
Neutral stimulus (bell) and unconditioned stimulus (food) presented together
Now, bell causes dog to salivate – conditioned stimuli and response

Question 5

Operant conditioning

Answer 5

Operant conditioning is a process where:
Good behaviors are rewarded
Bad behaviors are punished
This promotes desired behaviors and reduces unwanted behaviors

Question 6

Observational Learning

Answer 6

Observational learning suggests that people copy behaviors displayed by others, particularly children emulating the behavior of adults