Comparing Classical And Instrumental Conditioning
Classical conditioning is a way of learning the environment through stimulus and response. Two critical components of classical conditioning are unconditioned stimulus (naturally evokes response) and unconditioned response (reaction without training or conditioning). It is through these two components being repeated and reiterated that the neutral stimulus becomes conditioned stimulus (evokes anticipatory response) and conditioned response (response is automatic).
Instrumental conditioning is a process of learning to respond based on the consequences received towards a certain action. In instrumental conditioning, the consequence is a direct result of behavior; the learning is called “instrumental” because the person’s behavior is instrumental …show more content…
In classical conditioning, the stimulus and response may be at random whereas instrumental conditioning the stimulus and response is planned or specific. An example of classical conditioning is when I got in a car accident, the trauma of that situation conditions me to have anxiety behind the wheel; an example of instrumental conditioning is when I got a ticket for speeding I learned to adhere to the speed limits to avoid punishment.
Consequently, there are situations where both conditioning processes are more valuable than the other when it comes to learning. Classical conditioning is better for creating an environment where the right habits become natural to a person, whereas Instrumental conditioning is better for breaking bad habits and rein enforcing the right ones.
The Bible says, “For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person” (Mark 7:21:23 ESV). This scripture tells us that naturally we are pruned to sin, Classical conditioning (stimulus-sin is pleasure, response-keep sinning), in order to overcome sin, we must accept God’s help and daily by grace follow His commands, Instrumental conditioning (reading the Bible daily and following
Instrumental conditioning is a process of learning to respond based on the consequences received towards a certain action. In instrumental conditioning, the consequence is a direct result of behavior; the learning is called “instrumental” because the person’s behavior is instrumental …show more content…
In classical conditioning, the stimulus and response may be at random whereas instrumental conditioning the stimulus and response is planned or specific. An example of classical conditioning is when I got in a car accident, the trauma of that situation conditions me to have anxiety behind the wheel; an example of instrumental conditioning is when I got a ticket for speeding I learned to adhere to the speed limits to avoid punishment.
Consequently, there are situations where both conditioning processes are more valuable than the other when it comes to learning. Classical conditioning is better for creating an environment where the right habits become natural to a person, whereas Instrumental conditioning is better for breaking bad habits and rein enforcing the right ones.
The Bible says, “For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person” (Mark 7:21:23 ESV). This scripture tells us that naturally we are pruned to sin, Classical conditioning (stimulus-sin is pleasure, response-keep sinning), in order to overcome sin, we must accept God’s help and daily by grace follow His commands, Instrumental conditioning (reading the Bible daily and following