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Learning Theory

Author: Erick Taggart

Behavioral Learning Theory

Source: brown bear: public domain; http://morguefile.com/archive/display/214962

Video Transcript
Terms to Know
Cue

Environmental signals that direct different responses.

Drive

Any stimulus that impels a person into action.

Habits

Learned patterns of behavior coming from drives, cues, responses, and consequences (rewards and punishments).

Punishment

Negative consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.

Response

Actions or behavior.

Reward

Positive consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.

Social Anxiety

Tend to be nervous around other people and more comfortable alone.

Trait Situation Interaction

Traits are not good predictors of behavior because the environment may have a bigger impact.