Learning and Behavior
Active Learning Edition
8th Edition
Published on 16. March 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-0-357-65811-6 (ISBN)
Description
Examine learning through an evolutionary lens as Chance/Furlong's LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR, 8E demonstrates how learning has evolved as a biological mechanism to aid in survival. This clear, engaging presentation embraces a scientific approach to studying behavior with updated content, numerous learning features and current examples to capture your interest and strengthen your understanding. Timely research demonstrates the relevance of what you are studying as you examine concepts such as "nature via nurture" and the co-dependency of ontogeny and phylogeny. New learning objectives direct your attention to important concepts for study and review while helpful Concept Checks ensure you understand concepts before progressing. In addition, all content corresponds with the latest 7th Edition of the APA Publication Manual. Trust this book's unique approach as you master concepts behind learning, behavior and change and apply this to everyday life.
More details
Edition
8th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 251 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
948 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-357-65811-6 (9780357658116)
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Persons
Dr. Paul Chance received his Ph.D. in psychology from Utah State University. In addition to teaching at Salisbury University in Maryland, Dr. Chance has served as an adjunct instructor at the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. He started his career as a school teacher, teaching grades 7-9, before moving to the college level. Dr. Chance has also worked as Book Review Editor for Psychology Today magazine. He is a senior fellow of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies and a member of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment advisory board. Dr. Ellen Furlong earned her Ph.D. in psychology at the Ohio State University. An animal cognition scholar and animal welfare advocate, Dr. Furlong is the author of several scholarly and popular press articles on animal cognition and behavior. Her research focuses on evolutionary origins of human and animal cognition, origins of decision-making, and number cognition. She joined the faculty at Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) in 2013 where she teaches courses on animal behavior, perception, cognition, and research methods. She also directs the IWU Dog Scientists, a research group that explores cognition in dogs and zoo animals.
Content
1. Introduction: Learning to Change.
2. The Study of Learning and Behavior.
3. Pavlovian Conditioning.
4. Pavlovian Applications.
5. Operant Learning: Reinforcement.
6. Reinforcement: Beyond Habit.
7. Schedules of Reinforcement.
8. Operant Learning: Punishment.
9. Operant Applications.
10. Observational Learning.
11. Generalization, Discrimination, and Stimulus Control.
12. Forgetting.
13. The Limits of Learning.
2. The Study of Learning and Behavior.
3. Pavlovian Conditioning.
4. Pavlovian Applications.
5. Operant Learning: Reinforcement.
6. Reinforcement: Beyond Habit.
7. Schedules of Reinforcement.
8. Operant Learning: Punishment.
9. Operant Applications.
10. Observational Learning.
11. Generalization, Discrimination, and Stimulus Control.
12. Forgetting.
13. The Limits of Learning.