Learning & Behaviour - created from Mind Map

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3 theories to explain new behaviour/responses

Classical Conditioning

Operant Conditioning

Social Cognitive Theory

Based on PAIRING

Responses are AUTOMATIC & INVOLUNTARY

Conditioned Reflex

Unconditioned Reflex: When learning has not yet taken place and link between stimulus (US) that evokes an unconditioned response (UR)

US --> UR

Unconditioned reflexes are inborn, require NO learning, & are generally universal for all members of a species.

Pavlov's Experiment: Meat powder (US) leading to salivation (UR)

results from experience and learning

Consists of a conditioned stimulus & conditioned response. CS --> CR

Varies significantly among members of a species.

Based on REWARDS & PUNISHMENTS

based on OBSERVATION & LEARNING