PS102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Tabula Rasa, Classical Conditioning, Behaviorism
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Refers to the observable events or changes: not metal processes. Process by which experience produces relatively enduring change in behaviour or capabilities (now know how to do something. Learning curve creates evolving based learning ie goldfish playing soccer growth in learning abilities. Evidence of learning is based on change in ability. Examined processes by which experience influences behaviour. Treated organism as tabula rasa an absence of preconceived ideas or predetermined goals; a clean slate. Explained earning solely in terms of directly observable events no mental states. Respondent: aka classical or pavolvian, based on internal responses to naturally occurring stimuli, eg. Eg sugar solutions on baby"s lips results in smiles, lip licking. One that does not produce a elicit response. This can be changed and people can be conditioned to response in a strong particular way. Think about it when you boil the egg for agusto (my dog), he laps circles and sniffs until the egg is placed in his bowl.
