conditioning in learning

Learning {conditioning, learning}| can be association between stimulus and response or response and reward.

theories

Main theories about conditioning are stimulus-stimulus (S-S), stimulus-response (S-R), and expectancy [Watson, 1913] [Watson, 1924].

factors

Animal drives, habits, and sensitivities affect conditioning.

factors: reward

Punishment intensity or reward intensity affects conditioning speed and effectiveness.

Conditioning can depend on reinforcement unexpectedness. Surprise is a cognitive act.

factors: stimulus

The stronger the conditioned stimulus, the greater the reflex {stimulus strength, conditioning}

effects

Only conditioning can alter autonomic nervous system, which controls heart rate and blood pressure. Conditioning can alter voluntary nervous system.

timing

Maximum interval for conditioning is 30 minutes, but 0.5 sec is best.

biology

Conditioning is in brains, not peripheral organs.

biology: animals

Classical and instrumental conditioning are similar in many species [Hull, 1940] [Hull, 1943].

awareness

Instrumental conditioning can reflect learning about relationship between action and reinforcement, rather than just unconsciously increasing reflex or habit frequency.

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