AP PSYCH- Other Learning Approaches

Learned Helplessness

A belief that one has no control over their circumstances, learned through repeated exposure to uncontrollable events, leading to feelings of passivity and lacks of effort to change the situation

Social Learning Theory

Emphasizes the importance of observing, imitating, and modeling behaviors, as well as the role of cognitive processes, in learning from others within social contexts

Modeling

Learning by observing and imitating the behaviors of others

Vicarious Condition

Learning by observing the consequences of others’ actions, without directly experiencing those consequences oneself

Insight Learning

A sudden understanding of a problem or situation that leads to a solution without prior trial and error, often accompanied by a feeling of “aha” or realization

Latent Learning

Learning that occurs without any obvious reinforcement or motivation, but is not demonstrated until there is a reason to do so.

Cognitive Maps

Mental representations of spatial relationships or layouts, allowing individuals to navigate and understand their environment