The lectures and book information in the first two chapters
provide an overview of early theories and concepts related to learning. In
this section, we review early contributors to what we call learning today.
In the materials, notice the circularity of issues that continue to occur
throughout the historical record of learning. The lectures provide a
breakdown of learning using a historical approach. I have broken the topics
into modules for easy review by major historical events related to
philosophical thought and/or major changes that occurred in Psychology.
Finally, in the chapter, review the definition of Learning by Kline. It is
more comprehensive than most definitions. Pay particular attention
to the opponent-process aspects described in chapter two. This concept has
major implications for addictions and substance abuse.
