Question
How would you use classical conditioning, operant conditioning,
and observational learning to improve your academic performance? Give
one example for each type of learning.
and observational learning to improve your academic performance? Give
one example for each type of learning.
Answers
PsyDAG
I don't know how <I>you</I> would use it. However, this information might help.
<B>Observational learning</B> involves copying the behavior of esteemed models.
<B>Classical conditioning</B> is characterized by several factors.
I. The key relationship is associating <B>antecedent</B> events.
II. It originates with <B>reflexive</B> behavior. The behavior is "built in."
III. Classical conditioning is essentially a process of <B>stimulus substitution</B>. The response essentially remains the same.
IV. The response is <B>elicited</B>, since the behavior is reflexive.
<B>Operant (Instrumental) Conditioning</B> was started by Skinner and his box. In contrast to classical conditioning, operant conditioning has some specific qualities.
I. <B>Consequences</B> to responses are the key relationship.
II. Emitted responses are <B>voluntary</B> rather than reflexive.
III. <B>Response substitution</B> occurs -- unreinforced responses go to extinction, while reinforced responses become stronger. Essentially operant conditioning is <B>response contingent reinforcement</B>.
<B>Observational learning</B> involves copying the behavior of esteemed models.
<B>Classical conditioning</B> is characterized by several factors.
I. The key relationship is associating <B>antecedent</B> events.
II. It originates with <B>reflexive</B> behavior. The behavior is "built in."
III. Classical conditioning is essentially a process of <B>stimulus substitution</B>. The response essentially remains the same.
IV. The response is <B>elicited</B>, since the behavior is reflexive.
<B>Operant (Instrumental) Conditioning</B> was started by Skinner and his box. In contrast to classical conditioning, operant conditioning has some specific qualities.
I. <B>Consequences</B> to responses are the key relationship.
II. Emitted responses are <B>voluntary</B> rather than reflexive.
III. <B>Response substitution</B> occurs -- unreinforced responses go to extinction, while reinforced responses become stronger. Essentially operant conditioning is <B>response contingent reinforcement</B>.