Introduction to Psychology/Learning

Learning Law of Effect Conditioning Classical Conditioning Stimulus Pavlov's Experiment Watson and Rayner's experiment with Classical Conditioning Summarized version of Watson and Rayner's experiment. Operant Conditioning Behavior Modification Observational Learning Experiential Learning Kolb's learning theory hypothesizes that there are 4 major learning styles: activist, reflector, theorist and pragmatist. Each style means that individuals have a preferred way of learning. An activist prefers to learn by doing - getting involved in activities in a hands-on way. A reflector learns best by thinking about actions and considering questions that have been posed. A theorist is a person who prefers to learn by considering ideas, concepts, models and theories. A pragmatist learns best by considering how an idea, concept, or experience would work best when applied in a new or different situation. Back to Table of Contents << Previous chapter||Next chapter >>