Key Terms
Define Learning.
gaining the ability to respond in a knowledgeable way to a situation
Who is the "father of classical conditioning?"
Ivan Pavlov
Who was the "father of operant conditioning?"
B.F. Skinner
What is social learning?
learning behaviour from others
According to the theory of multiple intelligences, how many intelligences are there?
8
Define extrinsic motivation.
motivation driven by external rewards
What was the famous experiment that proved classical conditioning could be achieved?
Pavlov's Dog
What is an example of positive reinforcement?
Answers may vary (giving something to encourage behaviour)
What is cognitive learning theory?
What is the term for "body smarts?"
Kinesthetic
Define self-concept.
the image and idea we have of ourselves
What would be the UCS in this scenario: you get shots every three months for back pain, now your back feels better even as you enter the office before your shot.
Pain reduction
What is an example of positive punishment?
Answers may vary (giving something as punishment to decrease behaviour)
What scientist studied social learning and what was the name of his experiment?
Albert Bandura, Bobo doll experiment
What is the term for "people smarts?"
Interpersonal
What is transfer learning?
Applying skills learned to other situations
What would be the CR in this scenario: your grandma makes the best cookies, now every time you see your grandma your stomach starts to grumble.
Stomach grumbling
What is negative reinforcement and negative punishment? Give an example for each.
Answers may vary (taking away as a good or bad thing)
What is Bloom's Taxonomy?
A pyramid model that suggests what higher order thinking involves.
What is the term for "self smart"
Intrapersonal
What is serial learning?
Learning about things/ items in a particular order or list.
What are the 3 steps in classical conditioning, use UCS, UCR, CS, CR, and NS in your answer.
UCS + UCR, NS + UCS +UCR, CS + CR
How is operant conditioning different than classical conditioning?
voluntary behaviour, happens in anticipation of something, waiting in anticipation of getting something because of behaviour
What is at the top of the Bloom's Taxonomy pyramid?
"create"
Who came up with the Theory of Multiple Intelligences?
Howard Gardener