What are evolved biological tendencies that predispose animals behavior and learning?
PSYC 7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Biological constraints | Evolved biological tendencies that predispose animals behavior and learning thus certain behaviors are easyly learned than others. |
| John Garcia | Psychologist that had highly original pioneering research in conditioning and learning |
| Keller & Marian Breland | Trained animals |
What limits does biology place on conditioning?
Biology places several limits on conditioning including predisposing us to learn associations that are naturally adaptive, so using food as a reinforcer is a great way to teach behavior. Taste aversion of food that makes animals sick is an example of biology and classical conditioning.
How does biology limit the process of classical conditioning?
7-11: How do biological constraints affect classical and operant conditioning? Classical conditioning principles, we now know, are constrained by biological predispositions, so that learning some associations is easier than learning others. Learning is adaptive: Each species learns behaviors that aid its survival.
How does observational learning differ from associative learning?
In observational learning, as we observe and imitate others we learn to anticipate a behavior’s consequences because we experience vicarious reinforcement or vicarious punishment. In associative learning, we merely learn associations between different events.
What are some examples of punishment?
Examples
- Scolding. Being reprimanded or lectured is something many children would like to avoid.
- Hand slapping or grabbing. This may instinctively happen in the moment.
- Writing. This method is often used in school.
- Chores. Many parents add chores as a form of punishment.
- Rules. Few people crave more rules.