1. Module 19 Feldman, R. S. (2013). Understanding psychology (11th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill.

2.  What is the role of cognition and thought in learning? Feldman, R. S. (2013). Understanding psychology (11th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill.

3.  Study of learning that focuses on the thought processes that underlie learning  People develop an expectation that they will receive a reinforcer after making a response Feldman, R. S. (2013). Understanding psychology (11th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill.

4.  New behavior is not demonstrated until some incentive is provided for displaying it  Learning occurs without reinforcement  Cognitive map - Mental representation of spatial locations and directions Feldman, R. S. (2013). Understanding psychology (11th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill.

5.  Learning by observing the behavior of another person, or model ◦ Albert Bandura - Social cognitive approach  Mirror neurons - Fire when one observes another person carrying out a behavior Feldman, R. S. (2013). Understanding psychology (11th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill.

6.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqNaLerM NOE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqNaLerM NOE  This video clip shows children mimicking the aggressive behavior of adults toward the Bobo doll. The mimicking of the behavior is indicative of learning via observation.

7.  Recent research supports the claim that: ◦ Watching high levels of media violence makes viewers more susceptible to acting aggressively Feldman, R. S. (2013). Understanding psychology (11th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill.

8.  Several aspects of media violence may contribute to real-life aggressive behavior 1.Experiencing violent media content seems to lower inhibitions against carrying out aggression 2.Distorts our understanding of the meaning of others’ behavior 3.Desensitizes people to violence Feldman, R. S. (2013). Understanding psychology (11th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill.

9.  Relational learning style - People master material best through exposure to a full unit  Analytical learning style - People master material best when they can: ◦ Carry out an initial analysis of the principles and components underlying a phenomenon Feldman, R. S. (2013). Understanding psychology (11th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill.