PSYCH 111 1st Edition Lecture 9 Outline of Last Lecture I. Variations in Consciousnessa. Conscious Thoughtb. Sleeping and Dreamingc. MeditationOutline of Current Lecture I. Learninga. Classical Conditioningb. Operant Conditioningc. Observational LearningCurrent LectureLEARNINGLearning• Classical Conditioning• Operant Conditioning• Observational LearningWhat is learning?Relatively permanent change in behavior resulting from experience• not maturation• not drugs• not injuryWhat is classical conditioning?Learning association between paired stimuliPavlovWhat is Law of Contiguity?Things occurring close in time or space are associatedWhat is generalization?Response to stimuli similar to CSWhat is discrimination?Lack of response to stimuli similar to CSWhat is acquisition?Formation of new conditioned responseWhat is extinction?Weakening of conditioned responseThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.What is spontaneous recovery?Reappearance of extinguished responseWhat is operant conditioning?Learning consequences of responseWhat are reinforcement schedules?Continuous Reinforcement• behavior always reinforcedIntermittent (or Partial) Reinforcement• behavior not always reinforced• more typical of daily life• more resistant to extinctionWhat is observational learning?Learning from watching other’s behaviorMessages of Day (Learning)• Classical and operant conditioning are powerful methods for changing behavior•Observational learning, which involves learning by watching others, is an additionalefficient way to
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