Principles of Learning — Classical & Operant Conditioning Explained | Psychology Chapter 7 Summary
Principles of Learning — Classical & Operant Conditioning Explained | Psychology Chapter 7 Summary This in-depth summary of Chapter 7 from Psychology (13th Edition) by David G. Myers and C. Nathan DeWall explores the fundamental mechanisms of learning. The chapter details how experiences shape behavior through classical conditioning, operant conditioning, cognitive learning, and observational learning. Watch the full YouTube podcast summary for a comprehensive breakdown of learning principles and theories. Classical Conditioning: Associating Stimuli Classical conditioning, pioneered by Ivan Pavlov, explains how organisms learn to anticipate events by associating two stimuli. Key concepts include: Neutral Stimulus (NS): Initially does not trigger a response. Unconditioned Stimulus (US): Naturally triggers a response. Unconditioned Response (UR): Natural response to the US. Conditioned Stimulus (CS): Previously neutral stimulus that now triggers a condit...