Unit+4+Learning

It's time to learn about learning! There is a lot of material about the subject of learning and memory and fun stuff like that in the field of Psychology. Interesting as it is, we are not really going to look at memory and how people learn in great depth in this class. For this unit we will focus on conditioning and how people and animals can be trained to behave a certain way. Get ready to condition yourself to have a better life!

**Questions you should be able to answer by the end of the unit:** 1. How can classical conditioning impact human behavior and how do behaviorists differ from Psychoanalysts in terms of where they believe human thoughts/behaviors come from? What are the problems with both theories? 2. Explain the process of classical conditioning, operant conditioning and observational learning and identify their similarities and differences. 3. Which is more effective in your opinion, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, or observational learning? Explain using real life examples from your own personal experiences.


 * Day 1: Questions for today:** What is classical conditioning? How can classical conditioning impact human behavior and how do behaviorists differ from Psychoanalysts in terms of where they believe human thoughts/behaviors come from? What are the problems with both theories? What role does biology play in classical conditioning?

Which of these experiences is related to Freud's idea of the unconscious? Are fears learned? Are we conscious of our own learning? Discuss....
 * Do Now: What is learning? Think of 3 different examples from your own experiences of learning. How did you know learning took place?**

Introduce behaviorism/classical conditioning

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[|Pavlov's Dog Online Activity]

Little Albert: media type="youtube" key="Xt0ucxOrPQE" height="315" width="420" [|Little Albert Found!]
 * Are fears learned in childhood? Could they be hidden in our subconscious from bad experiences during early childhood?**

[|Complete the following activity, keep your answers in your notes]


 * Introduce changing habits project**

What is classical conditioning? How can classical conditioning impact human behavior and how do behaviorists differ from Psychoanalysts in terms of where they believe human thoughts/behaviors come from? What are the problems with both theories? What role does biology play in classical conditioning?
 * Exit Slip:**

Read pp 386-407 and answer the Apply Your Knowledge questions for review of terms. Work on changing habits project.
 * Homework:** Review pp365-381 and answer the Apply Your Knowledge Section on p383-384 also,


 * Day 2: Do Now: In this [|clip of the Office], what is the UCS, UCR, CS and CR?**


 * Questions for today:**
 * 1. What is operant conditioning? How does it work? How is it different from classical conditioning?**
 * 2. Describe the effect of shaping, discrimination and extinction.**
 * 3. What is the difference between punishment and negative reinforcement?**
 * 4. How does observational learning work? Can it make children more violent?**
 * 5. How does memory work?**
 * 6. What behavior modification will you use on yourself or others for the changing habits project?**

[|Notes on Operant Conditioning]

Activities: 1. Watch clips: Big Bang Theory Conditioning media type="youtube" key="guroaQRFsX4" height="315" width="560"
 * Operant Conditioning:**

Animal Operant Conditioning: media type="custom" key="20719876"

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Squirrels can waterski! media type="youtube" key="37fDXX9stJY" height="315" width="420"

Chimpanzees vs Human Learning: media type="youtube" key="pIAoJsS9Ix8" height="315" width="420"


 * 2. Operant Conditioning Using token economy activity**

3. Review:
 * 1. What is operant conditioning? How does it work? How is it different from classical conditioning?**
 * 2. Describe the effect of shaping, discrimination and extinction.**
 * 3. What is the difference between punishment and negative reinforcement?**


 * 4. Observational Learning:**
 * Do Now: In what conditions are children likely to act violently? What does this imply about the way people should raise their children?**


 * [|Albert Bandura's Bobo Doll Experiment]**

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 * Answer the Do Now question again. Did your response change?**

The Marshmallow Experiment: media type="youtube" key="i0oPuAO3M8c" height="315" width="420"

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 * 5. Memory Activity: How can people remember things better? Is there a limit to what we can remember?**
 * Ted Talk about memory:**


 * 6.** **Review Journal and write-up/presentation expectations for Changing Habits Project**


 * Exit Slip:**
 * 1. What is operant conditioning? How does it work? How is it different from classical conditioning?**
 * 2. Describe the effect of shaping, discrimination and extinction.**
 * 3. What is the difference between punishment and negative reinforcement?**
 * 4. How does observational learning work? Can it make children more violent?**
 * 5. How does memory work?**
 * 6. What behavior modification will you use on yourself or others for the changing habits project?**


 * Homework:** Current Event next time! Must be related to Learning and/or memory. There are some ideas below!

Optional Extension: What is the impact of multi-tasking on learning? [|Articles about Multi-tasking]
 * Multi-tasking and its impact on cognition:** [|Test your multitasking skills here]

[|Connection Between Language and Learning] (30 min podcast story) [|NYTimes Article]

Other interesting articles/sites about conditioning: [|Training Animals at Seaworld] [|More Operant Conditioning Clips] [|So what's the difference between classical and operant conditioning?] [|Some advice about how to use cravings for your benefit]


 * Day 3: Current Events and time to work on project**


 * Day 4: Learning Presentation (Changing Habits Presentation)**


 * [|Learning and Conditioning Jeopardy Game]**


 * Day 5: Finish Learning Presentation/Test (take home if necessary)**


 * Next Unit: Abnormal Psychology**
 * Homework: Watch the following Ted Talk on sociopaths and answer the question below it:**

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What is the take away message of this video? What should we keep in mind as we learn about the diagnosis of psychological disorders?