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perspectives * A) Outline two perspectives on learning; choose from behaviourists, cognitive and humanistic (10) Behaviourists: When talking about the behaviourist approach to learning, there are three main techniques to consider; 1. Classical conditioning (Pavlov) 2. Operant conditioning ( Skinner) 3. Social Learning theory (SLT) (Bandura) Classical Conditioning is when behaviour is learned through a stimulus response bond (S_R) This is done by using unconditioned stimuli as well as conditioned stimuli. Simply put this method of behaviourist learning is able to create behaviour that doesn't normally exist (e.g. salivating at the sound of a bell) this is done through association. For example if a person was to ring a bell right before they fed the dog, the dog would salivate due to the presence of the food. If done enough times, the dog would salivate at the sound of the bell alone, even if no food was present (Pavlov's experiment) Operant Conditioning is used to shape behaviour that...

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