Behaviorist Learning Theory: Classical And Operant Conditioning

Behaviorist learning theory (module 1.2)

This includes classical conditioning and operant conditioning.

The theory of classical conditioning was developed by Russian physiologist, Pavlov (1849-1936). A type in which there is association of two stimulus namely neutral stimulus and conditioned stimulus. It can be inferred from the given definition that the key element in classical conditioning is association. This explains that if two stimuli are repeatedly experienced together, they will be associated to each other.

The concept of classical conditioning was developed accidently. As a matter of fact Pavlov wanted to study the effect of salivation on digestion. He intends to see how much saliva a dog produce when a meat loaf is given. After

Both behaviorism and social learning theory agree that experience is an important ground of learning. They also include the concepts of reinforcement and punishment in their description of behavior. Furthermore, they agree that feedback is important in promoting learning.

Most of the principles of the social learning theory were developed by Bandura (Papalia, Olds & Feldman, 2007). Social learning theory believes that students learn by observing or watching and imitating other people. This process is called modeling or observational learning. Hinrichs states that observational learning is so common and so powerful.

Individuals that are observed are named models. In society children are surrounded by many powerful models, such as parents amongst the family, characters on children’s TV, friends within their peer group and teachers at the school. Theses models supply examples of behavior to observe and copy, e.g. masculine and feminine, pro and anti-social

The objective of technology integration on the part of teachers is to apply the exercise of technology in an effortless fashion so that it empowers and further extends the curriculum objectives and employ students in purposeful learning.

The espousal of change is a significant prerequisite for technology integration. Technology is continuously evolving and changing. It is an ongoing sequential process. It requires continual learning. Change is not easy always. The first human reaction in response to change is resistance. Resistance brings on slow change, but change is unstoppable and inevitable.

Compliance (module 10)

It is the extent to which a patient correctly follows medical regime. Usually it pertains to medication compliance and can also apply to other circumstances i.e. use of medical device, self help/care, self-directed activities for keeping good health and sessions taken for therapy.

The patient and the health-care provider have effect on compliance, and a constructive physician-patient relationship is most important indicator for improving compliance, although the extravagant cost of prescription medication also plays an important