Behaviourist

Question 1

Classical Conditioning

Answer 1

Learning a new behaviour

Question 2

Pavlov - Classical Conditioning

Answer 2

• Lab experiment with dogs
• Investigated if the salivary reflex can be trained to react to the bell if the dog repeatedly hears it while being fed
• Conclusion - behaviour is learned from direct experience - classical conditioning

Question 3

The Conditioning Formula

Answer 3

• UCS -> UCR
• NS + UCS -> UCR (repetition)
• CS -> CR

Question 4

Operant Conditioning

Answer 4

Changing a learned behaviour

Question 5

Skinner - Operant conditioning

Answer 5

• Lab experiment with rats
• Press lever for food - positive reinforcement (increase action)
• Press lever to stop shocks - negative reinforcement (increase action)
• Press lever to receive shock - punishment (extinguish action)
• Conclusion: behaviour learned by classical conditioning but changed by operant conditioning