Humans and animals learn in similar ways Flashcards
1
Q
What does this assume?
A
the laws of learning (classical and operant conditioning) apply to both humans and animals
2
Q
Who is an example who used animals in their experiment to generalise to humans?
A
Pavlov
3
Q
What is the token economy system?
A
based on the principles of operant conditioning are used in educational environments and prisons in order to shape human behaviour e.g. tokens are often given when an individual produces positive behaviour which can later be exchanged for rewards.
