Learning Theory - created from Mind Map

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Classical Conditioning

Learning through association

Pavlov

1. UCS --> UCR

2. CS + UCS --> UCR

3. CS ---> CR

Operant Conditioning

Learning occurs when we are rewarded

Pleasant consequence, which reinforces behaviour

Reinforcement and punishment

Dollard and Miller

Strengths

Provides adequate explanation

Weaknesses

Food may not be the main reinforcer

Strong evidence suggests feeding has nothing to do with attachment

Harlow's Monkeys (1959)

Schaffer and Emerson (1964)

Glasgow babies

Learning Theory