4 approaches to understand learning Flashcards
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Behaviourist approaches to learning
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emphasise the study of observable behaviour alone to understand and explain learning, without regard to underlying mental processes and states such as thoughts, feelings, motives and consciousness
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Classical conditioning as a three-phase process
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- The three-phase model of classical conditioning
- Factors that influence classical conditioning
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The three-phase model of classical conditioning
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Factors that influence classical conditioning
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- Nature of the response
- Association of stimuli
- Timing of the NS and UCS pairing
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Operant conditioning
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- The three-phase model of operant conditioning
- Reinforcement
- Punishment
- Factors that influence the effectiveness of reinforcement and punishment
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The three-phase model of operant conditioning
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Reinforcement
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- Positive reinforcement
- Negative reinforcement
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Punishment
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- Positive punishment
- Negative punishment
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Factors that influence the effectiveness of reinforcement and punishment
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- Order of presentation
- Timing
- Appropriateness
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Comparing classical and operant conditioning
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- The role of the learner
- Timing of the stimulus and response
- The nature of the response
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The role of the learner
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Timing of the stimulus and response
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The nature of the response
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Social-cognitive approaches to learning
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Observational learning
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- Attention
- Retention
- Reproduction
- Motivation
- Reinforcement
