Module 5 

Learning: Classical & Operant Conditioning

Assigned Reading: Chapter Six in Kalat's Introduction to Psychology

Click on the following Links to access the study materials for Module 5. I suggest you look at them in order and then go back as needed.  Be sure that you are in "Slide Show" mode when viewing the PPT slides - otherwise you will not be able to hear the narration.

BRIEF VIDEO INTRODUCTION TO MODULE 5

John B. Watson & Behaviorism (PPT)

(Click HERE for video version)

Ivan Pavlov &

Classical Conditioning (PPT)

(Click HERE for video version)

B.F. Skinner

& Operant Conditioning (PPT)

(Click HERE for video version)

VIDEO CLIPS FOR THIS MODULE

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E.L. Thorndike's "Law of Effect"

(Cats in a Puzzle Box)

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Little Albert

(John B. Watson's Research)

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B.F. Skinner and Operant Conditioning

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An Example of a Skinner Box

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The Amazing Rat Training Show

(For kids, but still fun!)

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Classical versus Operant Conditioning (Video #1)

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Classical versus Operant Conditioning

(Video #2)

INFORMATION ABOUT THE LAB FOR THIS MODULE:

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- Click HERE to download the instructions for conducting this lab experiment (Operant Conditioning: Sniffy the Virtual Rat)

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