Learning theory Flashcards
What does the learning theory emphasis?
The importance of food in the formation of attachment
What is the unconditioned stimulus?
Milk
What is the unconditioned response?
Pleasure
What is the neutral stimulus?
Feeder
What does the feeder become after association?
Conditioned stimulus
What does pleasure become after association?
Conditioned response
What is operant conditioning?
Learning through rewards, reinforcements and punishments
What does operant conditioning explain in infant behaviour?
Babies crying for comfort
What happens when an infant is hungry and cries?
Leads to response from caregiver (feeding)
What is the positive reinforcement for the baby when they cry?
Receiving food
What is negative reinforcement for the caregiver?
The baby crying. Feed to remove the negative stimulus