In this MRCPsych revision podcast episode we explore the foundations of learning theory in psychology, focusing on classical conditioning and operant conditioning.

Topics include Pavlov’s experiments, reinforcement, punishment and reinforcement schedules. These behavioural science principles are commonly tested in MRCPsych Paper A and are important for understanding behavioural therapy and psychological models used in psychiatry.

This episode maps directly to paragraph 1.1.1 of the Royal College of Psychiatrists membership examination, MRCPysch Part A, syllabus.