What is Learning?

Learning is a change in behavior due to practice and/or experience.

 

Types of Learning

  • Classical Conditioning

  • Trial and Error Learning

  • Observational Learning

  • Operant Conditioning

Classical Conditioning is sometimes called Pavlovian Conditioning and Associative Conditioning.

Trial and Error Learning is sometimes called Thorndikian Conditioning.

Observational Learning is sometimes called Vicarious Conditioning.

Operant Conditioning is sometimes called Instrumental Conditioning.