Learning Theory Flashcards
Who proposed learning theory?
Behaviourists- believe all behaviour is learned.
What does classical conditioning involve?
Food is a UCS and pleasure is a UCR. The mother is the NS.
What gets paired in classical conditioning to make what?
NS + UCS = UCR
What is operant conditioning?
Explains behavior as being determined by consequences- pleasant consequences or removal of unpleasant consequences increases the frequency of behavior.
What will happen to the behaviour that brought about pleasure in operant conditioning?
It is more likely to be repeated in the future because it was rewarding.
What does the person who supplies the food become in operant conditioning?
The secondary reinforcer because they are accociated with avoiding discomfort.
What does learning theory suggest?
That our behaviour is the result of learning.
Who researched into classical conditioning?
Pavlov
What is the basis of classical conditioning?
That babies are born with a set of reflex responses which are hunger and satisfaction.
What is reinforcement in operant conditioning?
Something in an environment which strengthens a particular behavior and makes it more likely to recur.
What is positive reinforcement?
A positive consequence is added.
e.g) food
What is negative reinforcement?
Something unpleasant is removed as a consequence to behaviour.
e.g) hunger
What is punishment?
An undesirable consequence that follows a behavior.
What is the operant conditioning explanation for attachment based on?
Drive reduction theory.
What is the operant conditioning explanation for attachment based on?
Drive reduction theory.
