What are the key theories in the history of conditioning?

What are the key theories in the history of conditioning?

The history of conditioning theories includes classical conditioning by Pavlov, operant conditioning by Skinner, and social learning theory by Bandura.

Can you explain classical conditioning in more detail?

Sure! Classical conditioning involves learning through association, where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus, leading to a conditioned response.

What experiments did Pavlov conduct to demonstrate this?

Pavlov's famous experiment involved dogs, where he rang a bell before presenting food. Eventually, the dogs salivated at the sound of the bell alone.

How does operant conditioning differ from classical conditioning?

Operant conditioning focuses on behavior modification through rewards and punishments, while classical conditioning is about associating stimuli.

What role does reinforcement play in operant conditioning?

Reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, while punishment decreases it. Positive reinforcement adds a pleasant stimulus, and negative reinforcement removes an unpleasant one.