UNIT 4 LESSON 3 Flashcards
pioneered observational learning
Albert Bandura
learning by observing others
observational learning
the process of observing and
imitating a certain behavior
modeling
positive, constructive, helpful behavior
prosocial behavior
maladaptive behaviors such as aggression, violence, gossip, impulsivity, dishonesty, etc.
antisocial behavior
neurons that observationally imitate or empathize with others
mirror neurons
to look at and consciously move limbs that once functioned automatically
biofeedback
the ability to learn based on the presence or absence of certain factors and/or stimuli
contingencies
noted the ability of humans
to analyze the probability of an outcome based on the contingencies
Robert Rescorla
the capacity to recall words, concepts, or numbers
semantic memory
memories linked to specific experiences, context, emotions, etc., rather than a concept or word itself
episodic memory
the incentive we feel to complete a task simply because we find it interesting or enjoyable
intrinsic motivation
the incentive to complete a task based off of outside factors
extrinsic motivation