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Classical Conditioning vs. Operant Conditioning - Coggle Diagram
Classical Conditioning vs. Operant Conditioning
Operant Conditioning
Definition
Learning through consequences; behavior is shaped by reinforcement or punishment.
Focus of Learning
Focuses on voluntary, purposeful behavior.
Key Components
Punishment (Positive & Negative)
Behavior (Voluntary actions)
Reinforcement (Positive & Negative)
Type of Behavior
Voluntary actions (e.g., pressing a lever, studying for a test)
Role of Stimuli
The stimulus (reinforcement or punishment) comes after the behavior.
Theorists
B.F. Skinner (famous for Skinner Box)
Examples
A child is rewarded with a toy for completing their homework.
Classical Conditioning
Definition
Learning through association; a neutral stimulus becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus to produce a conditioned response.
Focus of Learning
Focuses on involuntary, reflexive behavior.
Key Components
Unconditioned Stimulus (US)
Unconditioned Response (UR)
Conditioned Stimulus (CS)
Conditioned Response (CR)
Type of Behavior
Involuntary responses (e.g., salivation, blinking)
Role of Stimuli
The stimulus comes before the response.
Theorists
Ivan Pavlov (famous for dog experiment)
Examples
Pavlov’s dogs salivating to the sound of a bell.