Psychology of Learning EXP4404 Chapter 2: The Study of Learning and Behavior Dr. Steve.

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Psychology of Learning EXP4404 Chapter 2: The Study of Learning and Behavior Dr. Steve

Topics Covered  Scientific Method  Measuring Learning  Research Design  Animal Research  Explaining Behavior

Scientific Method  Observe  Hypothesize  Test  Replicate  Conclude

Measuring Learning  Operational Definition

Descriptive vs. Inferential Statistics  Descriptive stats Frequency Central tendency Variability  Inferential stats T-test Analysis of variance Correlation Measuring Learning

 Types of behavioral measures of learning Reduction in Errors Change in Topography of Behavior Change in Speed Change in Latency Change in Rate or Frequency Change in Fluency, Throughput, or Efficiency Measuring Learning

 Cumulative Recorder Measuring Learning

Research Designs  Anecdotal “Evidence”

 Case Studies Research Designs

 Descriptive Studies Research Designs

 Experimental Studies Independent Variable Dependent Variable Extraneous Variable Research Designs

 Between Subjects Experiment Random assignment Matched sampling Research Designs

 Within Subjects Experiment Research Designs

Animal Research and Human Learning  Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Some issues reviewed by IACUC:

 Benefits of Animal Research  Limitations of Animal Research Animal Research and Human Learning

Scientific Approach to Studying Behavior  Natural Science Approach Assumptions :

Scientific Approach to Studying Behavior  Animal vs. Human Learning