Paul Chance, Ellen Furlong

Learning and Behavior

Active Learning Edition

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Examine learning through an evolutionary lens as Chance/Furlong's LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR, 8E demonstrates how learning has evolved as a biological mechanism to aid in survival. This clear, engaging presentation embraces a scientific approach to studying behavior with updated content, numerous learning features and current examples to capture your interest and strengthen your understanding. Timely research demonstrates the relevance of what you are studying as you examine concepts such as "nature via nurture" and the co-dependency of ontogeny and phylogeny. New learning objectives direct your attention to important concepts for study and review while helpful Concept Checks ensure you understand concepts before progressing. In addition, all content corresponds with the latest 7th Edition of the APA Publication Manual. Trust this book's unique approach as you master concepts behind learning, behavior and change and apply this to everyday life.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cengage Learning EMEA / Wadsworth Publishing
• 8. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 464
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. März 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 202mm x 254mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 907g
• ISBN-13: 9780357658116
• ISBN-10: 0357658116
• Artikelnr.: 63319251

Autorenporträt

Dr. Paul Chance received his Ph.D. in psychology from Utah State University. In addition to teaching at Salisbury University in Maryland, Dr. Chance has served as an adjunct instructor at the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. He started his career as a school teacher, teaching grades 7-9, before moving to the college level. Dr. Chance has also worked as Book Review Editor for Psychology Today magazine. He is a senior fellow of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies and a member of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment advisory board.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction: Learning to Change.2. The Study of Learning and Behavior.3. Pavlovian Conditioning.4. Pavlovian Applications.5. Operant Learning: Reinforcement.6. Reinforcement: Beyond Habit.7. Schedules of Reinforcement.8. Operant Learning: Punishment.9. Operant Applications.10. Observational Learning.11. Generalization, Discrimination, and Stimulus Control.12. Forgetting.13. The Limits of Learning.