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Psychology Chapter 9 Learning Theory Study questions
Section 1
1. What is classical conditioning?
2. What are the different types of stimuli and responses involved in classical
conditioning?
3. Explain how discrimination and generalization work.
4. Compare and contrast extinction and spontaneous recovery
5. Who is Little Albert? Is this Watson experiment ethical or not?
6. Explain taste aversions in relation to classical conditioning.
7. Explain how acquisition works.
Section 2--Operant Conditioning
1. What is operant conditioning?
2. What is reinforcement--making sure to cover primary and secondary?
3. Describe the four reinforcement schedules. Which works best and why?
4. How does shaping work?
5. What is negative reinforcement? Give two examples of negative reinforcement.
6. What is punishment? Give examples of advantages and disadvantages of punishment.
Section 3--Social Learning
1. What is social learning?
2. Explain how latent learning and cognitive maps are part of cognitive learning.
3. What is learned helplessness? Explain Seligman’s elements of learned helplessness.
4. Describe modeling giving examples of all three types.
5. What is behavior modification? When do people use behavior modification?
6. Describe and give an example of a token economy.
7. Define and give an example of a self-control program.