Theories & Principles of Learning

Question 1

Figures of Classical Conditioning

Answer 1

Pavlov & Watson

Question 2

Trace Conditioning vs Delay (standard pairing)

Answer 2

Trace = CS before US with no overlap or small time gap
Delay = CS before US with then an overlap of CS with US

Question 3

What’s more effective, trace or delay conditioning?

Answer 3

Delay (standard pairing) where there’s an overlap

Question 4

What 2 conditioning methods do not result/are not successful in conditioning

Answer 4

Simultaneous & backwards conditioning

Question 5

2 differences between stimulus generalization & higher-order conditioning

Answer 5

Stimulus generalization = automatic/unlearned & new neutral stimulus is similar
Higher order = deliberate/learned & new neutral stimulus is different

Question 6

Figures of Operant Conditioning

Answer 6

Thorndike & Skinner

Question 7

Highest to lowest rates of responding during acquisition

Answer 7

1. Variable Ratio
2. Fixed Ratio
3. Variable Interval
4. Fixed Ratio

Question 8

Highest to lowest resistance to extinction

Answer 8

1. Variable Ratio
2. Fixed Ratio
3. Variable Interval
4. Fixed Ratio

Question 9

Satiation vs Habituation

Answer 9

Satiation (OC) - the reinforcer loses value
Habituation (CC) - becoming used to & less responsive to unconditioned stimulus (US)

Question 10

Which response rates are smooth/steady vs scalloped

Answer 10

Variable: smooth/steady response rates
Fixed: scalloped response rates

Question 11

Classical vs Operant Extinction

Answer 11

Classical: presenting CS without US
Operant: stop reinforcing the target behaviour

Question 12

What’s discrimination learning

Answer 12

When target behaviours are only reinforced in certain environments

Question 13

Figure of social cognitive theory or social learning theory

Answer 13

Bandura