Learning Approach Flashcards
Key assumptions of the social approach
- Behaviours are learned responses to enviromental stimuli
- Behaviour can be learned by observing and imitating others
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The types of learning
- Classical conditioning
- Operant conditioning
- Observational learning
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Classical conditioning
A neutral stimuli is associated with a natural response
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Operant conditioning
A response is increased or decreased due to reinforcement or punishment
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Observational learning
Learning occurs through observing and imitating others
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The components of classical conditioning
- Neutral stimulus + unconditioned stimulus = unconditioned response
- Conditioned stimulis = unconditioned response
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Examples of classical conditioning
Pavlov, Baby Albert
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Neutral stimulus
no natural response
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Unconditioned stimulus
Stimulus that produces a natural response with no conditioning
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Unconditioned response
Response to unconditioned stimulus
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Conditioned stimulus
Mental stimulus linked to unconditioned response
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Intrinsic motivation
- Activity is internally rewarding
- Goals come from within
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Extrinsic motivation
- Activity is externally rewarding
- Goals come from external rewards
Strengths of intrinsic motivation
- Higher success rates
- Positive self esteem
Weaknesses of intrinsic motivation
- Hard to create
Strengths of extrinsic motivation
- Helps to complete unpleasant tasks
- Induces interest
Weaknesses of extrinsic motivation
- Demotivates intrinsic motivation
- Makes tasks feel more like work
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Social learning theory
Behaviour is learned through observation and imitation
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Model
An individual whos behaviours are observed
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Observation
Observer watches models behaviour
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Imitation
Observer imitates models behaviour
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Social learning case study
- Bandura (1961)
- Bobo doll
- children behave more agressively after observing an agressive model
- Children imitated same sex models more
