observational & cognitive learning Flashcards
unit 6 study cognitive and observational types of learning
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observational learning/vicarious conditioning
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children model adult’s behavior through observation & imitation- Social Learning Theory
2
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mirror neurons
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performing the same act as another person at the same time (ex. yawning)- Intentional Neurons
3
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latent learning
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learning, but not obvious until there is a reward (ex. rats in maze)
4
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insight learning
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solution to problem is suddenly learned
5
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locus of control
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external incentive decreases a person’s intrinsic motivation to perform a task- Overjustification Effect