Learning Flashcards
1
Q
Define cognition
A
Mechanisms by which animals acquire, process, store and act upon information in the environment.
2
Q
What are the 3 dimensions of learning?
A
Conditions for learning
Contents of learning
Effects of learning on behaviour
3
Q
What are the conditions for learning?
A
Age
Sex
Type of experience
Past experience
4
Q
Define operant conditioning
A
Operant conditioning is a type of learning in which the strength of a behavior is modified by its consequences, such as reward or punishment.
