Behavioral Views of Learning
Definition of Learning Permanent change Change in behavior or knowledge Learning is the result of experience Not the result of maturation or temporary conditions
Contiguity Learning Learning by simple associations: Pairing Stimulus Response
Pavlov: Classical Conditioning Involuntary responses: Respondents
Repeat pairing US with NS Classical Conditioning Unconditioned Stimulus Unconditioned Response Neutral Stimulus Unconditioned Response Unconditioned Stimulus Repeat pairing US with NS Conditioned Stimulus Conditioned Response
More on Classical Conditioning Generalization Discrimination Extinction
Skinner: Operant Conditioning Operants: Deliberate actions Antecedents Behavior Consequences Reinforcement strengthens behavior Punishment weakens/suppresses behavior
Types of Consequences Something can be given or taken away Good consequences: Something desired given, something aversive taken away Bad consequences
Types of Reinforcement Positive reinforcement Strengthen behavior by presenting desired stimulus Negative reinforcement Strengthen behavior by removing aversive stimulus
Types of Punishment Presentation Punishment Removal Punishment Weakens behavior by presenting aversive stimulus Removal Punishment Weakens behavior by removing pleasant stimulus
Reinforcement Schedules
Controlling Antecedents Providing information about expected behaviors Signaling when a behavior should be emitted Cueing Prompting
Applied Behavior Analysis Baseline behavior Target behavior Classroom application: - Specify the desired behavior - Plan a specific intervention - Keep track of the results
Interventions: Encouraging Positive Behavior Teacher attention Premack principle Shaping Positive practice
Coping with Undesirable Behaviors Negative reinforcement Satiation Reprimands: soft & private Response cost Social isolation Punishment
Behavioral Management Group consequences Token reinforcement Contingency contracts