Paper 2 Key Terms Flashcards
Behavioural approach?
Explaining behaviour that has been observed in terms of learning
Classical conditioning?
This involves associating a neutral and unconditioned stimulus to produce the same response as an unconditioned response (conditoned response)
Operant conditioning?
When positive or negative consequences shape the behaviour being learnt
Reinforcement?
A consequence that increases the chances of the behaviour being repeated
Introspection?
The first systematic experimental assessment to study the mind, which focused on breaking up conscious awareness into thoughts, sensations and images
Social learning theory?
This includes both indirect and direct reinforcement of behaviour, proposing the importance of cognitive factors on our behaviour
Imitation?
When someone copies the behaviour or others
Modelling?
When an observer associates with a role model and therefore imitates their behaviour. OR when a role model demonstrates a specific behaviour
Identification?
When an observer associates with the role model
Vicarious reinforcement?
Reinforcement that is not experienced but imtiated through observation
Mediational processes?
Cognitive factors that influence learning and come between stimulus and response
Structuralism?
A way to isolate the structure of consciousness
So stimuli presented were always in the same order and same instructions were given
Structuralism?
A way to isolate the structure of consciousness
So stimuli presented were always in the same order and same instructions were given
Demand characteristics?
Cues in the research that may indicate a participant to behave in the expected way
Reciprocal determinism?
When we are influenced by + extert influence on our environment so free will can be present
