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Learning Chapter 5 Learning • The process by which practice or experience results in a relatively permanent change in behavior • Conditioning – A simple form of learning in which a specific pattern of behaviors is learned in the presence of well-defined stimuli Classical Conditioning Classical Conditioning • Learning in which a response naturally caused by one stimulus comes to be elicited by a different, formerly neutral stimulus • Ivan Pavlov – Accidentally discovered classical conditioning – His experiments on salivation in dogs turned into research on learning Elements of Classical Conditioning • Unconditioned stimulus (US) – A stimulus that automatically causes a specific response in an organism – And example of a US would be food • Unconditioned response (UR) – The response caused by a US – The UR is automatic and unlearned – An example of a UR is salivation in response to food Elements of Classical Conditioning • Conditioned Stimulus (CS) – A formerly neutral stimulus that is paired with a US and eventually causes the desired response all by itself – An example of a CS is the bell in Pavlov’s studies • Conditioned Response (CR) – The learned response to the CS – An example is salivation in response to the bell Classical Conditioning Procedure Before Conditioning Bell (CS) No Response Food (US) Salivation (UR) Classical Conditioning Procedure During Conditioning Food (US) Bell (CS) Salivation (UR) Classical Conditioning Procedure After Conditioning Bell (CS) Salivation (CR) Classical Conditioning In Humans • Many phobias are the result of classical conditioning – The “Little Albert” experiment demonstrated a classically conditioned phobia • Desensitization therapy – A technique that uses classical conditioning to treat phobias – Person learns to relax in presence of stimulus that used to be upsetting Classical Conditioning in Humans • Classical conditioning is selective – Preparedness is the notion that humans are predisposed to develop certain phobias because they have survival value – May explain common fears such as dark, heights, and snakes Classical Conditioning in Humans • Taste aversion – Learned association between the taste of a certain food and a feeling of nausea or revulsion – This learning can occur quickly, often with only one pairing – Speed of learning is likely related to survival instincts Operant Conditioning Operant Conditioning • Learning in which an organism’s behavior is followed by a reward or punishment • Organism learns to perform behavior in order to gain a reward or avoid a punishment Elements of Operant Conditioning • Reinforcer – A stimulus or event that follows a behavior and makes that behavior more likely to occur again • Punisher – A stimulus or event that follows a behavior and makes that behavior less likely to occur again Types of Reinforcement • Negative reinforcer (-) • Positive reinforcer – Removes something (+) unpleasant from the – Adds something environment following rewarding following a behavior, making a behavior, making that behavior more that behavior more likely to occur again likely to occur again – Taking an aspirin to relieve a headache is – Giving a dog a treat an example for fetching a ball is an example Punishment • Goal of punishment is to decrease the occurrence of a behavior • Effective punishment – Should occur as soon as possible after the behavior – Should be sufficient, i.e., strong enough – Should be certain, occurring every time the behavior does – Should be consistent Punishment • Not as effective as reinforcement • Does not teach proper behavior, only suppresses undesirable behavior • Causes upset that can impede learning • May give impression that inflicting pain is acceptable Operant Conditioning is Selective • Operant conditioning techniques work best with behaviors that would typically occur in a specific situation • Superstitious behavior – Tendency to repeat behaviors that are followed closely by a reinforcer, even if they are not related – For example, a particular pair of socks might become “lucky” if something good happened when you wore them Learned Helplessness • Failure to try to avoid •Powerlessness an unpleasant •Abusive Homes stimulus because in •Poverty the past it was unavoidable •Reservation System • Possible model for •Welfare-Dependency Cycle depression in humans •Attributes Sweat Shop Slot Machine Soda Machine Lacrosse Game Salaries Fixed Ratio Variable Ratio Continuous Reinforcement Variable Interval Fixed Interval Cognitive Learning • Learning that depends on mental activity that is not directly observable • Involves such processes as attention, expectation, thinking, and memory Observational Learning •Social Learning Theory focuses on what we learn from observing other people •Observational or vicarious learning occurs when we see the consequences of other people’s behavior Parenting Styles Permissive-Indulgent Permissive-Indifferent •More responsive than demanding •Nontraditional and lenient, do not require mature behavior, allow considerable self-regulation and avoid confrontation •Fail to set appropriate limits •Results: disrespectful, immature, impulsive •Low in both responsiveness and in level of demand •Neglectful & inattentive •Little emotional support •Result: overly dependent, lack social skills, and self control Parenting Styles Authoritarian •Highly rigid •Obedience- and statusoriented, and expect their orders to be obeyed without explanation •Well-ordered & structured environments w) clearly stated rules •Result: poor communication, moody, distrustful, withdrawn Authoritative •Demanding and responsive •Firm structure and guidance •Assertive, but not intrusive and restrictive. •Disciplinary methods are supportive, rather than punitive. •Result: self reliant & responsible, selfregulated as well as cooperative. Parenting Prompts 1. What are the styles among team members, and provide your best reasoning for choosing each style. Defend it. 2. Describe the most common type you have observed among various relationships & within different households 3. Which method(s) is/are portrayed in the media; which is the most prevalent; and to what extent has the media influenced perceptions of parenting styles--as an example of the cognitive and observational learning processes? Concepts Section 1 Section 2 Learning Operant Conditioning Conditioning Reinforcers Classical Conditioning Punishers Unconditioned Stimulus (US) Positive Reinforcers Unconditioned Response (UR) Negative Reinforcers Conditioned Stimulus (CS) Punishment Conditioned Response (CR) Learned Helplessness Concepts Section 3 Section 4 Skinner Box Cognitive Learning Shaping Social Learning Theory Extinction Observational Learning Spontaneous Recovery Schedule of Reinforcement Extinction & Spontaneous Recovery • Classical – US and CS are no longer paired, eliminating the CR = Extinction – Spontaneous recovery occurs when the CR temporarily returns without additional training • Operant – occurs when reinforcement is stopped, eliminating the conditioned behavior – Spontaneous recovery occurs when behavior temporarily returns without additional training Schedules of Reinforcement • Interval schedules – Reinforcement depends on the passing of time – Fixed-interval schedule • Reinforcement follows the first behavior after a fixed amount of time has passed • Example: receiving a paycheck every two weeks – Variable-interval schedule • Reinforcement follows the first behavior after a variable amount of time has passed • Example: pop quizzes Schedules of Reinforcement • Ratio schedules – Reinforcement depends on the number of responses made – Fixed-ratio schedule • Reinforcement follows a fixed number of behaviors • Example: being paid on a piecework basis – Variable-ratio schedule • Reinforcement follows a variable number of behaviors • Example: playing slot machines Schedules Part 1) Create an example of each Schedule of Reinforcement…then Part 2) Justify how each meets the criteria for their respective Schedule. Sequence as follows: 1. Fixed Interval 3. Fixed Ratio 2. Variable Interval 4. Variable Ratio Response Patterns to Schedules of Reinforcement