Learning Perspective
Behaviorism
We are all manipulated by our
environmental contingencies.
Stimulus-Response Learning
S-R psychology
Responses are seen
Measurable
Observable
No unconscious
Operant conditioning -B.F. Skinner
Operant conditioning -B.F. Skinner
Classical conditioning- I. Pavlov
Classical conditioning- I. Pavlov
Social Learning Theory
S-O-R
People learn in a social context
(socialization)
Imitation is a socializing force.
Children are active in their learning.
Social Learning Theory
Children acquire new behaviors by
observing various models.
They combine these behaviors to form
more complex behaviors.
Modeling
Reinforcement
Punishment
Feedback is important for learning