Learning & Behavior
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Author Description
Widely acclaimed for its thoroughness and clarity, this contemporary survey of the field of learning offers comprehensive coverage of both classic studies and the most recent developments and trends–with an emphasis on the importance of learning principles in everyday life. Many real-world examples and analogies make the often abstract concepts and theories of the field more concrete and relevant, and most chapters include sections that describe how the theories and principles have been used in the applied field of behavior modification.Chapter topics include classical conditioning, operant conditioning, avoidance and punishment, theories and research on operant conditioning, stimulus control and concept formation, learning by observation, and much more.For individuals with an interest in psychology—especially learning, conditioning, and the experimental analysis of behavior.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the fundamental mechanisms of learning and behavior through the lens of experimental psychology and their practical applications in daily life. James E. Mazur, a respected academic in the field, synthesizes decades of research to provide a comprehensive framework that bridges the gap between abstract theoretical models and observable behavioral outcomes. The book utilizes a structured approach to explain how organisms acquire, maintain, and modify behaviors through various conditioning processes.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of classical and operant conditioning paradigms
- Examination of stimulus control, concept formation, and observational learning
- Integration of behavior modification techniques for applied settings
- Synthesis of classic experimental studies alongside contemporary psychological trends
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The subject matter points to a dense, academic-level survey designed for students and researchers seeking a rigorous introduction to the experimental analysis of behavior. Its emphasis on real-world application and clear conceptual mapping suggests it serves as a foundational resource for those studying the intersection of learning theory and clinical practice.
Page Count:
448
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
Publisher:
Pearson Educacion
ISBN-10:
0205864147
ISBN-13:
9780205864140
Psychology
Behavioral Science
Academic Textbooks
Learning Psychology of
Education
