Approaches to understanding learning Chapter 4

Question 1

learning

Answer 1

a relatively permanent change in behaviour
-learning can be intentional or unintentional
-as a learner we can be active in the process or passive
-there are behaviours that are not taught: walking

Question 2

behaviourist approaches to learning

Answer 2

theories that propose learning occurs by interacting with the external environment

Question 3

Classical conditioning

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a process of learning through the involuntary association between a neutral stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus that results in a conditioned response

Question 4

how many stages in classical conditioning and what are they?

Answer 4

1. before conditioning
2. during conditioning
   3.after conditioning

Question 5

Pavlov’s dogs

Answer 5

–Ivan Pavlov was a behaviourist in early 1900’s
–He discovered that he was able to condition his dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell
–Before conditioning: BELL (neutral stimulus) ⋙ No response
–During conditioning: BELL (neutral stimulus) + FOOD (unconditioned stimulus) ⋙ SALIVATE AT FOOD (unconditioned response)
–After Conditioning: BELL (conditioned stimulus) ⋙ SALIVATE AT BELL (conditioned response)

Question 6

neutral stimulus

Answer 6

-bell
-a stimulus that produces no naturally occurring response

Question 7

unconditioned stimulus

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-food
-a stimulus that produces a naturally occurring response

Question 8

unconditioned response

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-salivate at food
-a naturally occurring response that occurs upon presentation of an unconditioned stimulus

Question 9

conditioned stimulus

Answer 9

-bell when paired with food
-a stimulus that when repeatedly paired with an unconditioned stimulus, produces a conditioned response

Question 10

conditioned response

Answer 10

-salivate at bell
-a learned response that occurs upon presentation of a conditioned stimulus

Question 11

acquisition

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involves the development of a conditioned response through the repeated association between the unconditioned stimulus and the neutral stimulus

Question 12

extinction

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the disappearance of a conditioned response, following a lack of a pairing of the unconditioned stimulus with the conditioned stimulus

Question 13

spontaneous recovery

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following extinction and a rest period the conditioned response reappears at the presentation of the conditioned stimulus

Question 13

spontaneous recovery

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following extinction and a rest period the conditioned response reappears at the presentation of the conditioned stimulus

Question 14

stimulus generalisation

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the tendency for a stimulus similar to the original conditioned stimulus to produce a response that is similar to the conditioned response

Question 14

stimulus generalisation

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the tendency for a stimulus similar to the original conditioned stimulus to produce a response that is similar to the conditioned response

Question 15

stimulus discrimination

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when an individual only elicits the conditioned response to the original conditioned stimulus–not to other similar stimuli

Question 16

Operant conditioning

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a learning process in which the likelihood of a particular behaviour occurring is determined by the consequences of the behaviour
-if the consequence is desirable, behaviour is likely to be repeated
-if the consequence is undesirable, behaviour is likely not to be repeated

Question 17

antecedent

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that which initiates stimulates or triggers behaviour

Question 18

behaviour

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aka operant response. This is where an individual acts upon their environment

Question 19

consequence

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shapes or guides future behaviour

Question 20

positive reinforcement

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give something good
e.g. getting a reward for doing homework

Question 21

positive punishment

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give something bad
e.g. getting detention for not doing hw

Question 22

Negative punishment

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the removal of something desirable
e.g. losing phone

Question 23

negative reinforcement

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the removal of something bad
e.g. not having to do chores

Question 24

comparing classical and operant conditioning

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-role of learner: cc: passive participant, op: active participant
-nature of response: cc: involuntary response, op: voluntary response
-timing of stimulus: cc: presented before response, op: presented after response

Question 25

social cognitive approaches to learning

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theories that propose learning takes place in a social setting and involves various cognitive processes

Question 26

Bandura and the bobo dolls

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-1960s, albert bandura
-he suggested that learning occurs in social settings and that behaviours can be learned by watching and imitating others
-ages 3-6 years old
-they watch an adult violently attack a bobo doll
-when given a bobo doll the children imitate the aggressive behaviour

Question 27

observational learning

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a process of learning that involves watching the behaviour of a model and the associated consequence of that behaviour

Question 28

model

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the individual who is performing the behaviour that is being observed

Question 29

3 types of models

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live model: a real life individual who is displaying the behaviour
verbal model: a real-life individual who does not display the behaviour rather they explain it
symbolic model: a real or fictional character who is displaying the behaviour in books, films, tv etc.

Question 30

5 stages of observational learning

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attention ⋙ retention ⋙ reproduction ⋙ motivation ⋙ reinforcement

Question 31

attention

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individuals actively focus on the model’s behaviour and the consequences of the behaviour

Question 32

retention

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individuals create a mental representation to remember the models demonstrated behaviour

Question 33

reproduction

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individual must have the physical and mental capabilities to replicate the behaviour

Question 34

motivation

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individuals must want to reproduce the behaviour

Question 35

reinforcement

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individuals receive a positive consequence for the behaviour which makes them more likely to reproduce the behaviour again

Question 36

systems of knowledge

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knowledge and skills are based on interconnected social, physical, and spiritual understandings, and in turn, inform survival and contribute to a strong
sense of identity

Question 37

multimodal

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using a variety of methods

Question 38

8 ways of aboriginal learning framework

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1. story sharing
2. learning maps
3. non-verbal
4. symbols and images
5. non-linear
6. land links
7. community links
8. deconstruct/ reconstruct

Question 39

story sharing

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Learning takes place
through narrative and
story-sharing

Question 40

learning maps

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Planning and visualising processes and
knowledge

Question 41

non-verbal

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Sharing knowledge through non-verbal means, including dance, art, and observation

Question 42

symbols and images

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Learning through images, symbols, and
metaphors

Question 43

land links

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Learning and knowledge are inherently linked to nature, land, and Country

Question 44

non linear

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Thinking outside the square and taking knowledge from different viewpoints in order to build new understandings

Question 45

deconstruct/ reconstruct

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Breaking down a concept from whole to parts, and then applying it. Knowledge or skills are demonstrated (modelled), and then a learner is guided through each part in turn. Learners engage by watching and then doing.

Question 46

community links

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Connecting learning to local values, needs, and knowledge. Learning does not occur in a vacuum, but rather is shared with others and used to meet the needs of the community