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    Classical conditioning is defined as a simple type of learning behavior in which a neutral stimulus that would normally not elicit a response can evoke an involuntary response when paired with a stimulus that does elicit a response in an organism (Rathus‚ 112). The theory of classical conditioning accidentally discovered by Ivan Pavlov when he began researching dog’s salivation reflexes to meat powder stimuli. Classical conditioning consists of five main principles‚ the unconditioned stimulus (UCS)

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    Wrighting Assignment 1 Have you walked into the pet store and went to buy pet treats? Which one stands out the most? Most would see the yellow bag of Beggin Strip. Beggin strips has a very humorous form of classical conditioning in there commercial. It starts out with the dog lying on the bed‚ he hears the bag open. The smell travels up the stairs‚ across the street to the neighbor’s dog. The smell even traveled to Paris‚ France where French poodle was standing by

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    Outline and evaluate the learning theory of attachment (12 marks) A GRADE (outline) The learning theory of attachment focuses of two concepts; operant and classical conditioning. Classical conditioning as an explanation for attachment describes the baby receiving food (and unconditioned stimulus) and producing an unconditioned response (happiness) and the mother feeding the baby will be the neutral stimulus. The baby will then experience the mother giving them food (and therefore happiness) a number

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    Classical conditioning Results from presentation of conditioned stimulus with unconditioned stimulus. Definition of Stimulus- Unconditioned stimulus Stimulus which reliably elicits a reflex-like response. E.g.‚ puff of air- eye blink‚ Pain- withdrawal‚ loud noise- startled response‚ food powder- salivation. Unconditioned Response Reflex-like response elicited by unconditioned stimulus Eye blink Withdrawal Startle Salivation Conditioned stimulus An originally neutral stimulus (does

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    Classical conditioning is an association between two stimuli; It is what proceeds the response. The two stimuli in my experiment was the ringing of the bell and the on and off of the light switch performed in a dark room. During my experiment I rang the bell and then immediately turned off the lights. I remained in the dark for fifteen seconds then turned the light back on. I left the light on for fifteen seconds‚ and would monitor my pupils in the mirror then ring the bell and would simultaneously

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    Phobias and Addictions as Related to Classical and Operant Conditioning Learning can take place through a variety of methods; two of these methods are classical and operant. Classical and operant conditioning can contribute to a student’s success or failure; in addition‚ phobias and addictions can develop. “Learning is any enduring change in the way an organism responds based on its experience.” (Kowalski & Westen‚ 2011‚ p. 164). Classical conditioning has been shown to aid in the development

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    Phobias and Addictions Classical and operant conditioning play a large part in how people learn both good bad habits. Phobias and addictions are just two of the negative behaviors learned or triggered by one of these behaviors. Classical conditioning is a type of learning discovered by Ivan Pavlov. He found that he could use a conditional or neutral stimulus to elicit an unconditioned response. Pavlov proved this theory with both a dog and a child. Ivan first measured the amount of saliva produced

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    What is operant conditioning? How could it be useful in your life? There are many ways to explain the types of conditioning and other terminology that participates with the basic forms of learning. The history of operant conditioning and many examples will be given to thoroughly explain the operant conditioning and how it was developed. Operant conditioning is the underlying frame of apprehension and knowledge. In other words it is a type of learning in which the likelihood of a behavior is

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    Classical Versus Operant Conditioning: Classical and Operant differ in when an event takes place. Classical conditioning involves an event‚ and then a conditioned response‚ while Operant relies on a decision‚ knowing what the following event may be. Reinforcement and Punishment: Reinforcement increases the likelyhood of the behaviour repeating. Giving a dog a treat for coming in after going to the bathroom outside. Removing chores when a teenager obeys their curfew. Punishment

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    do is a result of what we have learned. We respond to things that happen to us‚ we act and experience consequences from our behavior‚ and we observe what others say and do. Psychologists explain our many experiences with basic learning processes. "Learning is a relatively permanent change in behavior that occurs through experience (Santrock‚ p.146)." By learning how to use a computer you will change from being someone who could not operate a computer to being one who can. Learning anything

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