Unit 4: Learning
(Exam weight 7–9%) (5-6 days)
(Exam weight 7–9%) (5-6 days)
(Exam weight 7–9%) (5-6 days)
4.1 Introduction to Learning
4.2 Classical Conditioning
4.3 Operant Conditioning
4.4 Social and Cognitive Factors in Learning
4.1 Introduction to Learning
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(Exam weight 7–9%) (5-6 days)
4.A Identify the contributions of key researchers in the psychology of learning.
4.B Interpret graphs that exhibit the results of learning experiments.
4.C Describe the essential characteristics of insight learning, latent learning, and social learning.
4.D Apply learning principles to explain emotional learning, taste aversion, superstitious behavior, and learned helplessness.
4.E Provide examples of how biological constraints create learning predispositions.
4.2 Classical Conditioning
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4.2 Classical Conditioning
4.F Describe basic classical conditioning phenomena.
4.G Distinguish general differences between principles of classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning.
4.3 Operant Conditioning
4.4 Social and Cognitive Factors in Learning
4.2 Classical Conditioning
4.H Predict the effects of operant conditioning.
4.I Predict how practice, schedules of reinforcement, other aspects of reinforcement, and motivation will influence quality of learning.
4.4 Social and Cognitive Factors in Learning
4.4 Social and Cognitive Factors in Learning
4.4 Social and Cognitive Factors in Learning
4.J Suggest how behavior modification, biofeedback, coping strategies, and self-control can be used to address behavioral problems.