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Mowrer's Two Factor Learning Theory (Avoidance Learning (Fear as a…
Mowrer's Two Factor Learning Theory
Hobard Mowrer (1947)
:well-known with the research on
behaviour therapy
Address question
What works as reinforcement of avoidance behaviour??
Two Factor Learning:
Avoidance Learning
Classical Conditioning
Conditioned:Fear
Operant Conditioning
Avoidance Response
Rewarded: Fear Reduction
Avoidance Learning
Fear as a learned avoidance responses serving to reduce anxiety
1)If do not avoid, they face a fear
2)If avoid, fear is reduced
How does the theory related to language teaching?
1)Teachers are able to identify why some students avoid participation in class
2)Fear and anxiety
3)Experiment on rats
Application
1)Avoid correcting students' errors on the spot
might hinder them to use the language confidently
2)Corrects them after discussion/lessons (using constructive comments)
3)Positive Reinforcement (praise, rewards)
Strengths
1)Encourages students positive anxiety
2)Diminishing student unpleasant symptom
Weaknesses
1)Lifelong negative behaviour of students
2)Evoke the negative stimulus towards the language