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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...

Personality as Process — Learning, Motivation, and Emotion in Chapter 14 of The Personality Puzzle Chapter 14 of The Personality Puzzle by David C. Funder explores personality not as a static trait but as a dynamic, interactive process shaped by learning, motivation, emotion, and cognition. This chapter integrates behaviorist theories with modern cognitive models, offering a comprehensive look at how personality unfolds in real time. Learning Theories and Behavior Personality is partially learned through direct experiences and environmental conditioning. Key behaviorist concepts include: Habituation: Decreased response to repeated stimuli, such as emotional desensitization. Classical Conditioning: Associating two stimuli to trigger a response (e.g., Pavlov’s dog). Operant Conditioning: Behavior shaped by reinforcement and punishment (e.g., Skinner’s box experiments). Social Learning and Self-Efficacy Social learning theory adds cognitive and social layers to...