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Explanation of learning in terms of Behaviorism

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Question 1 Habits can be formed or broken by the conditions of behaviorism. Apply at least 3 terms from one of the early behaviorism theories to a habit that you would like to form or to break. With the 3 terms, plan a strategy to form or to break the habit.

Habit Identified
Term 1-defined Strategy
Term 2-defined Strategy
Term 3-defined Strategy

Question 2 Use classical conditioning to produce consistently some startle response (reflex) in an unsuspecting friend at an abnormal signal (produces the reflex). Start with your friend's reflex response and a signal will produce that reflex response; then choose another signal for the reflex. Clearly label the UCS, UCR, CS, and CR.

Selected subject
Startle Response/Signal
2nd Signal
Label stimulus/responses correctly

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This solution provides an overview of Skinnerian (or operant) learning and Pavlovian (or instrumental) learning. Specific terms and concepts are provided and explained along with real life examples of each. A general template is used to explain these concepts and theories that can be applied to many learning situations.

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