Unit 6: Learning
This unit provides an introduction to the basic processes of learning. Students will examine Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, and various applications of types of learning. Approximately 7-9% of the multiple-choice section of the AP Psychology Exam will cover material from this unit. |
Classical Conditioning Resources
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Module 26
1. learning 2. habituates 3. associative learning 4. stimulus 5. cognitive learning 6. observational learning 7. classical conditioning 8. behaviorism 9. Ivan Pavlov 10. neutral stimuli |
11. unconditioned response 12. unconditioned stimulus 13. conditioned response 14. conditioned stimulus 15. acquisition 16. higher-order conditioning 17. extinction 18. spontaneous recovery 19. generalization 20. discrimination |
Module 27
1. operant conditioning
2. law of effect 3. operant chamber 4. reinforcement 5. shaping 6. discriminative stimulus 7. positive reinforcement 8. negative reinforcement 9. primary reinforcer 10. conditioned reinforcer |
11. reinforcement schedule
12. continuous reinforcement 13. partial reinforcement 14. fixed-ratio schedules 15. variable-ratio schedules 16. fixed-interval schedule 17. variable-interval schedule 18. punishment 19. B.F. Skinner 20. punisher |