Introduction to Psychology/Learning


 * Learning
 * Law of Effect
 * Conditioning
 * Classical Conditioning
 * Stimulus
 * Pavlov's Experiment
 * Watson and Rayner's experiment with Classical Conditioning
 * Summarized version of Watson and Rayner's experiment.


 * Operant Conditioning
 * Behavior Modification


 * Observational Learning
 * Experiential Learning

Kolb's learning theory hypothesizes that there are 4 major learning styles: activist, reflector, theorist and pragmatist. Each style means that individuals have a preferred way of learning.

An activist prefers to learn by doing - getting involved in activities in a hands-on way. A reflector learns best by thinking about actions and considering questions that have been posed. A theorist is a person who prefers to learn by considering ideas, concepts, models and theories. A pragmatist learns best by considering how an idea, concept, or experience would work best when applied in a new or different situation.

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