Part 1,2 - What type of learning was used to train Penny

Learning Theories Assignment

Part One:

Watch this video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teLoNYvOf90 (copy/paste to browser) and answer the following questions. What type of learning was used to train Penny? Describe the method. Have you ever tried to teach a pet (or a child?!) using a similar method? Did it work? Why or why not?

Part Two: 

Choose one of the topics below and address the questions in essay format (do not present a list of responses). You must cite your source(s) - at minimum, the text. The submission should be 2 - 3 pages total, double-space, 12 - 14 point font. 

Classical conditioning

Who discovered the concept and how?

Describe all associated key terms

Show contemporary examples of classical conditioning with humans

How is classical conditioning used in mental health treatment or educational settings? 

Operant conditioning

Who discovered the concept and how?

Describe all associated key terms

Show contemporary examples of operant conditioning with humans

How is operant conditioning used in mental health treatment or educational settings?

Punishment

Describe all associated key terms

What are some cultural and ethical perspectives?

Is punishment an effective tool to promote learning? Why or why not?

How is punishment used in mental health treatment or educational settings?

Observational (social) learning

Who discovered the concept and how?

Describe all associated key terms

Show contemporary examples of observational learning with humans

How is observational learning used in mental health treatment or educational settings?