assumptions of the learning approach Flashcards
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how are things learned
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behaviour is a learned response to environmental stimuli
if you was to touch a hot frying pan and you get burnt you would then not do it again
2
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what is classical conditioning
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a form of learning where a neutral stimulus is associated with an unconditioned stimulus
Pavlov - dogs associated ringing of bell with food so they knew if the bell rang they would receive food
3
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What is operant conditioning
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a form of learning in which behaviour is shaped and maintained by consequences (reinforcers either positive or negative )
4
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what is observation
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actively attending to and watching the behaviour of others
5
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what is imitations
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copying behaviour of others
6
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what are the roles of observation and imitation
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