learning theories

Question 1

when was dollard an miller

Answer 1

1950

Question 2

what did they state

Answer 2

attachment was learned

Question 3

what is learning theory split into

Answer 3

operational and classical conditioning

Question 4

what does classical conditioning involve

Answer 4

unconditioned stimulus (food) —-> unconditioned response (happy baby)

neutral stimulus (mother) + unconditioned stimulus (food)—-> unconditioned response (happy baby)

conditioned stimulus (mother)—-> conditioned response (happy baby)

Question 5

what does operant conditioning involve

Answer 5

The infant gains pleasure / reward as they are being fed. The behaviour of the infant is reinforcing for the caregiver (the caregiver gains pleasure from smiles etc. – reward). The reinforcement process is therefore reciprocal (two way) and strengthens the emotional bond / attachment between the two.

Question 6

what is the secondary drive

Answer 6

Secondary drive hypothesis explains how primary drives which are essential for survival, such as eating when hungry, become associated with secondary drives such as emotional closeness.