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Watson was particularly interested in the learning of attitudes. |
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Pavlov invented the form of learning known as classical conditioning. |
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Thorndike used a device known as a "puzzle box" to investigate learning in cats. |
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In research using human subjects, all subjects must be debriefed prior to being exposed to the experimental conditions. |
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Watson used a form of Pavlovian conditioning to induce fear in Little Albert. |
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According to Thorndike, his cats were not consciously aware that they were learning anything about obtaining the reward. |
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Reminiscence was one of the three principles proposed by Hume to explain how simple ideas can become connected to form a complex idea. |
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Counterconditioning occurs when an established CS is paired with a UCS that produces an antagonistic CR, thus eliminating the original CR. |
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In order for learning to be exhibited, the person or other animal must be motivated. |
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Watson believed that normal behavior was learned, but abnormal behavior was innate. |
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Although Pavlov and Thorndike described learning as classical or instrumental, they were actually describing the same learning process. |
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For Thorndike, the law of readiness was analogous to practice. |
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At one point, Watson believed there were three innate emotions: hate, nurturing, and satisfaction. |
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Ethical principles of the American Psychological Association prohibit the researcher from coercing subjects into participating in a study. |
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As in research using human animals, non-human animal research requires approval of an ethics committee. |
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