Introduction:
 This lesson examines some early theories related to
associative and what will later be called cognitive learning. These are the
S-R theories that are part of instrumental conditioning. Although many of
the theories are not widely used today, the techniques and ideas had great
impacts on psychology. In addition, the model proposed and used by Hull and
his students have been highly influential in many areas of Psychology.
Be able to describe each of the models described in the
chapters.
After completing this lesson you should understand / be
able to:
 | Understand traditional (S-R) associative learning
theories. |
| Understand models of avoidance learning. |
| Compare and contrast theories of Hull, Guthrie, and
Tolman. |
| Understand more about Purposive Behaviorism. |
| Understand a T-Maze Experiment. |
| Differentiate between place-learning studies and
latent-learning studies. |
| Understand the concept of expectancy.. |
Important Terms
| Habit Strength |
| Conditioned Inhibition |
| Expectancy |
| Place Learning |
| Two-Factor theory |
| Reinforcer |
| Latent Learning |
| Sidman Avoidance |
| Drive |
| Behavior-Reinforcer beliefs |
| T-Maze
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