PSY-2 Crash Course Learning

What is the definition of behaviorism that was given?

Answer explanation

An empirically rigorous science focused on observable behaviors and not unobservable internal mental processes.

Give your own definition of learning.

Answer explanation

The process acquiring, through experience, new and relatively enduring information or behaviors.

What is Associative Learning?

Answer explanation

Associative learning: when a subject links certain events, behaviors, or stimuli together in the process of conditioning.

What was the neutral stimulus in the dog experiment?

Answer explanation

The bell

Give your own definition of classical conditioning.

Answer explanation

A type of learning in which one learns to link two or more stimuli and anticipate events.

Classical conditioning shows how a process like learning can actually be studied (a)  

What did the three famous psychologists agree that psychology was about

Answer explanation

Objective, observable, behavior.

What did watson use in his experiment as conditioned stimulus?

Answer explanation

In Watson's experiment with Little Albert, the white rat was the (conditioned, unconditioned) stimulus, and Albert's crying when the hammer struck the steel bar was the (conditioned, unconditioned) response. Albert's fear of the white rat transferred to a rabbit, a dog, a fur coat, and a mask.

What is definition of operant conditioning?

Answer explanation

A type of learning in which behavior is strengthened if followed by a reinforcer or diminished if followed by a punished.

Give a definition and example of positive reinforcement.

Answer explanation

A positive reinforcement is a stimulus that, when presented after a response, strengthens the response.

Examples of positive reinforcement: Clapping and cheering.

Giving a high five.

Giving a hug or pat on the back.

Giving a thumbs-up.

Offering a special activity, like playing a game or reading a book together.

Offering praise.

Telling another adult how proud you are of your child's behavior while your child is listening.