Compare and contrast the main principles of classical
conditioning and operant conditioning. How is the Behaviorist
Approach unique compared to other perspectives?
Contrast classical and operant conditioning in terms of (1) the
nature of the behavior, (2) the role of stimuli that precede the
response, and (3) the role of consequences.
. Classify each of the following situations as involving either
classical conditioning or operant conditioning. For each situation,
defend your answer by analysing (explaining and interpreting) the
situation within the context of the type of conditioning you have
chosen.
a. A mother reminds her daughter Maggie to be quiet at the dinner
table. Maggie stops talking, and her mother smiles at her.
. b. Amina's friend offers her an illegal drug. Amina takes the
drug and finds that it makes...
How operant conditioning theorists were able to
develop the classical conditioning theury and make it more
reasonable? Explain that and support your answers with examples
(SM)
After reading about Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning
and observational learning use the information to explain what you
learned and how you can apply each of these principles to the
following situation.
Distracted driving is a serious problem on our roadways.
After reading the chapter on Learning explain how you could use the
information to change drivers' behavior. Give specific examples of
how you might use (a) positive reinforcement, (b) negative
reinforcement, (c) positive punishment, and (d) negative punishment
to bring...