Learning Objectives

These are the for Chapter 6. Read them carefully as part of your preliminary survey of the chapter.

1. Define learning and distinguish it from performance. (p. 166)

Classical Conditioning

2. Define and describe the major principles of classical conditioning, including neutral stimulus, UCS, UCR, CS, and CS. (pp. 167-169)

3. Apply the concepts of classical conditioning to human behavior, and define the terms extinction, spontaneous recovery, generalization, and discrimination. (pp. 169-171)

4. Identify the challenges that have been made to the traditional views of classical conditioning. (p. 170)

Operant Conditioning

5. Define and describe the major principles of operant conditioning, including primary and secondary reinforcers, positive and negative reinforcement, and punishment. (pp. 173-177)

6. Outline the schedules of reinforcement and define the operant view of generalization and discrimination, superstitious behavior, and shaping. (pp. 177-181)

7. Identify the limits of conditioning, such as biological constraints. (pp. 181-182)

Cognitive-Social Approaches to Learning

8. Describe the cognitive-social learning concepts of latent learning, cognitive maps, and observational learning. (pp. 183-185)

9. Discuss current learning topics such as the influence of television violence, cultural influences, and behavior modification. (pp. 186-191)