CHAPTER 6

Learning Objectives

On completion of this chapter, students should be able to

6.1 describe Pavlov’s model of classical conditioning and discriminate conditioned stimuli and
responses from unconditioned stimuli and responses (text p. 212);
6.2 explain the major principles and terminology associated with classical conditioning (text p.
E4);
6.3 explain how complex behaviours can result from classical conditioning and how they emerge
in our daily lives (text p. 216);
6.4 distinguish operant conditioning from classical conditioning (text p. 221);
6.5 describe Thorndike’s law of effect (text p. 221);
6.6 describe reinforcement and its effects on behaviour and distinguish negative reinforcement
from punishment (text p. 222);
6.7 identify the four schedules of reinforcement and the response pattern associated with each (text
p. 227);
6.8 describe some applications of operant conditioning (text p. 229);
6.9 outline the evidence that supports latent learning and observational learning (text p. 235);
6.8 identify evidence of insight learning (text p. 239);
6.9 explain how biological predispositions can facilitate learning of some associations (p. 241);
6.10 evaluate popular techniques marketed to enhance learning (p. 243).