Learning theorists argue that learning takes place through conditioning. Describe the two types of conditioning discussed in your text

What will be an ideal response?


Classical conditioning involves largely involuntary responses and is controlled by stimuli that precede responses. Classical conditioning explains how a neutral stimulus can acquire the capacity to elicit (or draw forth) a response originally elicited by another stimulus. In classical conditioning, the US is a stimulus that elicits an unconditioned response without previous conditioning, whereas operant conditioning involves voluntary responses that are governed by their consequences.

Psychology

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Describe the differences and similarities between depersonalization and derealization

What will be an ideal response?

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According to psychologist Robert Levant, which infants are more emotionally expressive?

a. male b. female c. premature d. intellectually-disabled

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Identity development is thought to involve integrating self-concepts with a set of values and future goals

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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