In this lecture I cover some of the major Learning theories for an Intro to Psychology class, such as Classical Conditioning (Ivan Pavlov & John B. Watson), Operant conditioning (BF Skinner), and Social Learning theory/Observational Learning (Albert Bandura).  

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Content Index: 

Unlearned behaviors (instincts/reflexes) 

Basic definition of learning, associative learning 

Classical Conditioning 

Specific Classical Conditioning example with dogs 

Higher Order Conditioning 

General processes in Classical Conditioning 

Stimulus Generalization and Discrimination 

John B. Watson 

Little Albert Experiment 

Operant Conditioning 

Basic differences between Classical and Operant Conditioning 

Skinner Box 

Types of Reinforcement 

Types of Punishment 

Shaping Behavior 

Primary v Secondary Reinforcers 

Reinforcement Schedules 

Partial Reinforcement Scales 

Observational Learning 

Social Learning Theory 

Albert Bandura's Bobo Doll Study

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