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Unit 1

Learning Theory

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John B. Watson Formed the school of thought known as Behaviorism
B.F. Skinner Believed that internal states could influence behavior just as external stimuli “Skinner Box”—rewards/punishments
Social-Cognitive Learning individuals learn from observing the behaviors of others and the social consequences of those actions.
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Prediction that, in being made, actually causes itself to become true
Locus of Control Refers to an individual's perception of main causes of events in life.
External Locus of Control Individual believes that his/her behavior is guided by fate, luck, or other external circumstances
Internal Locus of Control Individual believes that his/her behavior is guided by his/her personal decisions and efforts
Social-Cognitive Theories Learning occurs through a combination of observation and expectation of behavior
Observational Learning Learning that occurs by watching others & observing consequences
Bandura Came up with the “Bobo Doll” Experiment—adults hit doll—kids who watched this also hit doll.
Latent Learning Learning that is not immediately expressed.
Individualist everyone should be given a fair chance, the goals/ideas of individuality is more important
Collectivist social-economic interests over the individual
Mono-chronic stress a high degree of scheduling, and an elaborate code of behavior built around promptness in meeting obligations and appointments.
Poly-Chronic human relationships and interactions are valued over arbitrary schedules and appointments.
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