3. Key PointsKey Points
• Independent thinking plays no role inIndependent thinking plays no role in
learninglearning
• All work is done for rewardsAll work is done for rewards
• Classical conditioning: a form of learningClassical conditioning: a form of learning
in which two stimuli are paired, resulting inin which two stimuli are paired, resulting in
a learned response to an unrelateda learned response to an unrelated
stimulus (simplypsychology.org).stimulus (simplypsychology.org).
4. Classroom Uses for TeachersClassroom Uses for Teachers
• Teachers must use rewards for goodTeachers must use rewards for good
behavior and academic success.behavior and academic success.
• Unwanted behavior can be punishedUnwanted behavior can be punished
• Each kind of behavior must beEach kind of behavior must be
consistently rewarded or punished.consistently rewarded or punished.
5. Student BehaviorsStudent Behaviors
• Good behavior in students increases overGood behavior in students increases over
timetime
• Poor behavior decreases over timePoor behavior decreases over time
• These changes occurThese changes occur graduallygradually
6. Practical UsesPractical Uses
• The teacher can drill the students beforeThe teacher can drill the students before
the test, providing candy or stickers tothe test, providing candy or stickers to
reward correct answers.reward correct answers.
• Extra credit points can be given forExtra credit points can be given for
exceptionally good questionsexceptionally good questions
• Poor behavior can be punished by a timePoor behavior can be punished by a time
out (for young children)out (for young children)
