The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View, 1st Edition (King)

Chapter 7: Learning

Chapter Objectives



  1. Explain what learning is.
  2. Describe classical conditioning.
  3. Discuss operant conditioning.
  4. Understand observational learning.
  5. Discuss the role of cognition in learning.
  6. Identify biological, cultural, and psychological factors in learning.
  7. Describe how principles of learning apply to health and wellness.

After studying chapter 7, you will be able to:

  • Describe the most effective ways to reinforce good behavior in people;
  • Understand how the way you think of intelligence can affect how you respond to failures;
  • Create strategies to improve self-control.
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