Learning Perspective Behaviorism · Operant conditioning -B.F. Skinner . ... Social Learning Theory Children acquire new behaviors by observing various models. They combine these

Learning Perspective

Behaviorism

We are all manipulated by our

environmental contingencies.

Stimulus-Response Learning

S-R psychology

Responses are seen

Measurable

Observable

No unconscious

Operant conditioning -B.F. Skinner

Operant conditioning -B.F. Skinner

Classical conditioning- I. Pavlov

Classical conditioning- I. Pavlov

Social Learning Theory

S-O-R

People learn in a social context

(socialization)

Imitation is a socializing force.

Children are active in their learning.

Social Learning Theory

Children acquire new behaviors by

observing various models.

They combine these behaviors to form

more complex behaviors.

Modeling

Reinforcement

Punishment

Feedback is important for learning