B.F. Skinner expanded this by focusing on consequences . Here, learning occurs through reinforcement and punishment. If a behavior is followed by a reward (reinforcement), it is likely to be repeated; if followed by an unpleasant outcome (punishment), it diminishes. This "feedback loop" is the basis for everything from habit formation to workplace productivity. 2. The Cognitive Perspective: Mental Processing
Through "modeling," individuals watch the actions of others and the resulting consequences. This involves four key steps: (noticing the behavior), retention (remembering it), reproduction (performing it), and motivation (having a reason to do it). This theory explains how culture, language, and social norms are passed down through generations. 4. Factors Influencing the Process Psy 103 Learning Process
The brain’s physical ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections. If a behavior is followed by a reward
The Architecture of Acquisition: An Analysis of the Learning Process retention (remembering it)
Pioneered by Ivan Pavlov, this process involves learning through association . By repeatedly pairing a neutral stimulus (like a bell) with an unconditioned stimulus (like food), the neutral stimulus eventually triggers a conditioned response. In human terms, this explains how we develop emotional triggers, phobias, or even "gut feelings" about certain environments.