#AP Psychology: Learning - The Ultimate Study Guide 🧠

Hey there, future psych pro! This guide is your go-to resource for mastering the learning unit. Let's break it down and make sure you're ready to ace that exam!

#Key Researchers in Learning

These are the big names you'll want to recognize. Think of them as the rockstars of learning theory. You don't need to memorize every detail, but know who belongs to which category.

• Classical Conditioning:
  • Ivan Pavlov 🐶
  • John Watson 👶
• Operant Conditioning:
  • Edward Thorndike 😼
  • B.F. Skinner 🐀
• Observational Learning:
  • Albert Bandura 🐒
• Latent Learning:
  • Edward Tolman 🗺️
• Insight Learning:
  • Wolfgang Kohler 💡

#Three Types of Learning

Here's a quick overview of the three main types of learning, with examples to make them stick:

#Classical Conditioning

• Definition: Learning through association. A stimulus leads to an involuntary response.
• Key Idea: Think reflexes. The organism doesn't choose the response; it's automatic.
• Example: A puff of air (stimulus) causes a blink (response) 💨. Think Pavlov's dogs salivating at the sound of a bell.
• Mnemonic: Classical = Reflexes

#Operant Conditioning

• Definition: Learning through consequences. Voluntary behaviors are either reinforced (more likely to happen again) or punished (less likely to happen again).
• Key Idea: Think choices. The organism actively does something, and the environment responds.
• Example: Doing homework leads to getting a dollar 💵, which makes the student do homework more often.
• Mnemonic: Operant = Choices

#Observational Learning

• Definition: Learning by watching others. You learn by imitating the behavior of others.
• Key Idea: Think modeling. You don't need to experience the consequences directly; you can learn by watching.
• Example: A student starts using a catchphrase aft...