PSYCH 1X03 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Puzzle Box, Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning
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Non-associative forms of learning, allows you to respond more (sensitization) and focus attention or respond less (habituation) and ignore stimuli. Associative form of learning = classical conditioning anticipate biologically important events no conscious decision-making that takes place. Instrumental conditioning forming new voluntary behaviours that direct goal- centered actions. Cat in a box: hungry cat inside a puzzle box with a latched door, and food available outside door, door could be opened if cat performed a simple action. Pulling string, pressing lever: placed back into box, observed how long it to master escape response, observed learning curve suggested a cats escape response is gained in small increments, no evidence of insight into problem-solving. Acted as an occasion setter for many voluntary responses. Only one set as correct satisfying effect of food (increase response when placed back into the box: no need to attribute intellectual sophistication to the cat.
