Introduction to Learning and Behavior
3rd Edition
Published on 1. August 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
576 pages
978-0-495-59532-8 (ISBN)
Description
Designed to apply learning theory and principles to the presentation of learning, this text shows how learning principles work in both animals and people. Throughout the book, the authors show how the study of learning helps solve practical problems, such as improving study skills, improving relationships, raising children, and effectively stopping smoking. This book is both solidly based in research and engaging for the student. To help ensure that students understand the materials, the authors strategically include multiple opportunities for review and self-testing within the text.
More details
Edition
International ed of 3rd revised ed
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 163 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
771 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-495-59532-8 (9780495595328)
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Content
Preface. About the Authors. 1. Introduction. 2. Research Methods. 3. Elicited Behaviors and Classical Conditioning. 4. Classical Conditioning: Basic Phenomena and Various Complexities. 5. Classical Conditioning: Underlying Processes and Practical Applications. 6. Operant Conditioning: Introduction. 7. Schedules and Theories of Reinforcement. 8. Extinction and Stimulus Control. 9. Escape, Avoidance, and Punishment. 10. Choice, Matching, and Self-Control. 11. Biological Dispositions in Learning. 12. Observational Learning, Language, and Rule-Governed Behavior. Glossary. References. Index.