Type of Learning

Type of Learning

1. Cierra Parker

   • March 6, 2022

2. Associative

   • Definition: Understanding of multiple pieces of information and the relation between them.
   • Classical Conditioning: Understanding that two stimuli have a relation to each other
     • Example: If you hear thunder you know to expect a storm following shortly.
   • Operant Conditioning: Learning that a specific behavior causes an outcome.
     • Example: If you steal, you will be charged and go to jail.

3. Non-associative

   • Definition: A personal learns about a new stimulus that typically triggers one or more of the five senses such as sight, smell, or sound.
   • Habituation: The brain is exposed to a nonthreatening stimulus for a long period of time or multiple times.
     • Example: Your AC kicks on for the first time in your new home. Your mind would notice the noise and pay attention to it. Once no threat is realized, it would become background noise unless otherwise pointed out.
   • Sensitization: The brain is exposed to a new stimulus for long periods of time or multiple times and then causes the brain to become more alert. This is because there has now been an increased response behavior wise.
     • Example: You hear a loud rumble outside and step to check what it was. The skies are dark and the rumble happens again with rain falling. Your brain has now processed the information that rain is shorty followed by thunder.

4. Learning by Watching Others

   • Learning by observing others with their actions and behaviors.
     • Example: A young child learns how to wash their hands by watching an adult mirror the action in the sink next to them.