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3. Learning Theories: Behaviorism
Behaviorism—A theoretical orientation that emphasizes learning
and focuses on observable behavior
Classical conditioning: A type of learning in which a neutral
stimulus comes to evoke a response originally evoked by a different
stimulus
Operant conditioning: A form of learning in which a behavior
elicits certain consequences, which in turn make the behavior more
or less likely to occur in the future

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5. Behavioral Theories
•Pavlov
•Watson
• Classical Conditioning on
Humans
• Baby Albert
• The American Consumer
•Skinner
• Operant Conditioning
• American Education

6. Operant Conditioning

7. Social Cognitive Theory
Social Cognitive Theory: Albert
Bandura’s version of learning theory,
which emphasizes the role of modeling,
or observational learning, in behavior
Self-efficacy–one’s belief that one can
succeed
Social Learning Theory

9. Ethological Theory
Konrad Lorenz – theory in which biological forces
drive development
Imprinting: An innate form of rapid learning that
involves attachment.
Critical period: A particular period of time in
which a biological or an environmental event must
happen, for typical development to occur.
Sensitive period: A portion of time during which a
particular experience (or lack of it) has a strong
effect on development (John Bowlby)

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Bronfenbrenner’s
Bioecological Model of
Human Development