Define learning. Given this definition, what types of behaviors would not be considered learning? What types of behaviors would be included?

What will be an ideal response?


* Learning is a relatively permanent change in behavior or the potential to make a response that occurs as a result of experience.
* Behaviors that are acquired through maturation or behaviors that automatically occur are not considered learning.
* Behaviors that are the result of a particular experience are often considered learning.

Psychology

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a. more? more b. more? less c. less? more d. less? less

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One reason offered by your textbook for the increase in the weight of a baby's brain from birth to 2 years of age is:

A. the expanding skull bones B. new neurons forming C. many new neural connections D. increased production of cerebrospinal fluid

Psychology

Most of the known neurotransmitters are synthesized from amino acids

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Howard Gardner developed his theory of multiple intelligences through the use of:

a. case study research b. controlled experiments c. naturalistic observation d. correlational studies

Psychology