Learning

=Learning= This unit provides a framework for understanding the principles of (behavioral and cognitive) learning theories and their application to daily life. Below are some highlights for you. Additionally, there are links to most class handouts for this unit.

1. Humans acquire knowledge and adapt to their environment through different learning processes including classical and operant conditioning and observation.
 * Enduring Understandings:**

1. What is the difference between reflex and learning? 2. What are the components of classical conditioning as identified by Pavlov? 3. What are the components of operant conditioning as identified by Skinner? 4. How do the techniques of generalization, discrimination, extinction, and spontaneous recovery apply to learning theory? 5. What are the components of social learning theory as identified by Bandura? 6. What are the uses and effectiveness of reinforcement and punishment? 7. How do the reinforcement schedules differ? 8. What are the processes and theories of cognitive learning?
 * Essential Questions:**

Ivan Pavlov, unconditional stimulus (UCS), unconditional response (UCR), conditioned response (CR), conditioned stimulus (CS), acquisition, counter/avoidance conditioning, generalization, discrimination, extinction, spontaneous recovery, JB Watson, BF Skinner, reinforcement, positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment, behavior modification, Premack principle, shaping, chaining, fixed-ratio, variable-ratio, fixed-interval, variable-interval, A Bandura, Baby Albert, learned helplessness, learned laziness, observation, modeling
 * Vocabulary:**

//Intro to Psych// Modules 9 & 10
 * Resources:**

Lesson 1: Classical Conditioning

Lesson 2: Operant Conditioning

Conditioning Review & Practice Day (If time allows)

Lesson 3: Observational (Social) Learning