UNIT 3 AOS 2: LEARNING AND MEMORY: defs

Learning

the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, or behaviours through experience.

Classical conditioning

process of learning through the involuntary association between a neural stimulus and unconditioned stimulus that result in a conditioned response.

before conditioning

first stage if classical conditioning, during which the neutral stimulus has no associations and therefore does not produce any significant response.

during conditioning

second stage of classical conditioning, during which the neutral stimulus is repeatedly paired with the unconditioned stimulus, producing the unconditioned response.

after conditioning

third stage of classical conditioning, during which the neutral stimulus becomes the conditioned stimulus, producing a conditioned response.

Antecedent

stimulus. or event that precedes and often elicits a particular behaviour.

behaviour (in relation to operant conditoining)

the voluntary actions that occur in the presence of the antecedent.

consequence

outcome of behaviour, which determines the likelihood that it will occur again.

Social-cognitive approaches to learning

theories that propose learning takes place in a social setting and involves various cognitive processes

Systems of knowledge

Knowledge and skills are based on interconnected social, physical, and spiritual understandings and in turn, inform survival and contribute to a strong sense of identity.

Country

Traditional lands of particular language or cultural goup, including both geographical boundaries and the spiritual, emotional, and intellectual connections to and within it.

multimodal

using a variety of methods.