Learning Theories Flashcards
1
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Operant Conditioning
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Positive & Negative Reinforcement, Skinner Rats 1964
2
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Thorndike’s Laws
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Law of exercise
Law of effect
Law of readiness
3
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Law of exercise
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Repeating the S-R connections is more likely to strengthen them.
4
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Law of Effect
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A ‘satisfier’ is more likely to strengthen S-R bond, an ‘annoyer’ is more likely to weaken S-R bond
5
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Law of Readiness
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Performer must be physically and mentally able to complete the task effectively
6
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Social learning theory
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Attention, Retention, Imitation, Motivation
