learning theories Flashcards
what are the learning theories
classical conditioning
operant conditioning
social learning
classical conditioning
conditioned/unconditioned sitmulus
conditioned/unconditioned response
operant conditioning
types of consequences
natural consequences
outcomes/results that naturally occur due as a direct result of someones actions or behaviors
arbitrary consequences
imposed by authority figures of systems rather than being directly related to the action itself. getting detention for being late to class
symbolic learning
using symbols or representations to convey a lesson or message
random consequences
outcomes that occur without any discernible pattern or predictability. raffle prizde
continuous reinforcement
reinforced every time it occurs. Effective but costly. saturation is an issue, vulnerable to extinction
fixed interval
surge and wane linked to time. paycheck
fixed ratio
surge and wane linked to count. delivered after a fixed number of responses
variable interval
habit forming, exact time interval varies time - supervisor giving praise
variable ratio
habit forming. exact number of responses required varies each time - slot machine
extinction
behavior decreases/stops because not getting desired outcome
spontaneous recovery
when behavior seemed to disappear suddenly reappears
satiation
becoming less responsive to stimulus the more you’re exposed to it
