Question 1: Classical (S-O) vs Operant Conditioning (R-O)
Using several examples, discuss how classical conditioning and instrumental learning help us adapt to the environment. Describe two examples of S-O learning (classical conditioning) and two examples of R-O learning (operant conditioning) that you have observed in your own behavior, or that of your family or friends, over the last few days.
Question 2: The Rise of Behaviorism
Why do you think it was important for psychology to move away from structuralism? Is there value in structuralism that we have lost? What are the pros and cons of behaviorism? How do Watson and Skinner differ in their approach to behaviorism?
Question 3: Applying Classical Conditioning in the Real World
Discuss how you may be able to implement classical conditioning in your life. This may be from your personal life (family, children, etc.) or in the workplace (boss, staff, colleagues, etc.). Include an example from two (2) of the categories below. Be sure to indicate which type, from the list below, you are using for each of your examples. Also identify the conditioned stimulus (CS), unconditioned stimulus (US), conditioned response (CR), and unconditioned response (UR).
- Second-order conditioning
- Sensory preconditioning
- Latent inhibition (the CS preexposure effect)
- Conditioned inhibition
- Blocking
- Relative validity