Learning Theories Flashcards
What encompasses cognitive learning theory
Information processing, gestalt, cognitive development, social cognition
How to store things into STM
Rote memorization/rehearsal maintenance
What is elaborative rehearsal
(3) methods
- storing into LTM … Works to organize information
- associating with known information
- chunking
- forming mental picture
Gestalt theory
- emphasis the importance of what
- three principals
- perception in learning
1) ppl like simplicity
2) perception is selective - may focus on one stimuli ie. Pt. in pain, can’t pay attention to learning
3) pt choose what they want to ignore, based on their needs
What is schemata and does it belong to short term or long term
- units of knowledge that organizes information and relationships among them
- not always accurate ie. Horse/dog
- long-term
What is the social/cognitive learning theory
- says learning occurs by observation
Reciprocal determinism
- personal characteristics, behaviour patterns and environment affects learning
Vicarious reinforcement
Observing someone’s emotions after a behaviour
Phases of social learning theory
Attentional phase- observation
Retention- storage and retrieval
Reproduction - copies what was learned
Motivational
Constructs of social learning theory
Expected outcomes - if behaviour results in positive outcomes
Expectancies - value of outcomes
Self-efficacy - confidence in performing behaviour
Self-control - personal regulation of goal-directed behaviour
Definition of reinforcement and 3 examples
Response to a behaviour that can increase or decrease reoccurrence
- direct external, self reinforcement, vicarious reinforce the
Emotional coping responses (3)
- problem solving
- stress management
- practicing skills in emotional arousing situations
What are behavioural learning theories
- says learning occurs when there’s a connection between a stimulus and a response
What is a stimulus
- an event that’s followed by a response
Stimulus = relaxation techniques
Response = no pain
How to strengthen behaviour the fastest
How to strengthen the persistence of behaviour
Immediate and consistent
Intermittent
What is responded conditioning/classical
Provide example
- what’s going on in the environment
- NS (hospital) + UCS (smell) = UCR (feel sick)
After a while, hospital becomes CS that results in a CR
What is systemic desensitization and example
Says fear of a stimulus can be learned and unlearned
Relaxation techniques and introducing stimulus slowly
operant conditioning
Based on reinforcement (rewards)
Reinforcement belongs to which theory
Social cognitive learning theory