Learning Theory

Question 1

General

Answer 1

Watson and Rayner (1920) Little Albert

Pavlov’s Dogs, Classical Conditioning

Question 2

Gender

Answer 2

Bandura, gender role models (parents and celebrities)

Skinner, genders are reinforced

Question 3

Aggression

Answer 3

Bandura (1961) - Bobo doll experiment

Question 4

Bandura (1961)

Answer 4

3 groups, 1 exposed to violent role models, 1 exposed to pieceful role models, 1 with no role model.
Violent role models cause violent behaviour, boys are more aggressive.

Question 5

Skinner

Answer 5

Operant conditioning

Positive, negative reinfircement and punishment

Question 6

Assumptions

Answer 6

we learn through conditioning