Class 11 Psychology - KERALA
Learning
The chapter 'Learning' in Class 11 Psychology explores how experience and practice bring relatively permanent changes in our behavior. You will learn about different types of learning, including Classical Conditioning (Pavlov), Operant Conditioning (Skinner), and Observational Learning (Bandura). The chapter also covers cognitive processes in learning like insight and latent learning, along with factors that influence the learning curve. Understanding these concepts is vital for scoring well in your Kerala SCERT board exams, as questions frequently appear on conditioning experiments, types of reinforcement, and real-world applications of learning principles.
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Learning
A relatively permanent change in behavior or behavioral potential that occurs as a result of experience or practice.
Classical Conditioning
A type of learning discovered by Ivan Pavlov where a neutral stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus until it elicits a conditioned response.
Operant Conditioning
Learning in which behavior is strengthened or weakened by its consequences, such as reinforcement or punishment, popularized by B.F. Skinner.
Observational Learning
Learning by observing others and imitating their behavior, also known as social learning, demonstrated by Albert Bandura's Bobo doll experiment.
Reinforcement
Any stimulus that increases the probability that a preceding behavior will occur again; can be positive or negative.
Learning Curve
A graphical representation of the relationship between the amount of practice and the level of performance achieved over time.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
This chapter is high-scoring and typically carries around 6 to 8 marks in the Kerala (SCERT) Class 11 Psychology annual examination. Common question types include short answers defining key terms like reinforcement and extinction, differentiate questions between classical and operant conditioning, and essay/paragraph questions explaining Pavlov's experiment or Bandura's observational learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between classical and operant conditioning?
In classical conditioning, the learner is passive and an involuntary response is elicited by a new stimulus. In operant conditioning, the learner is active and emits a voluntary behavior that is controlled by its consequences.
Is negative reinforcement the same as punishment?
No. Negative reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus. Punishment decreases the likelihood of a behavior by presenting an unpleasant stimulus or removing a pleasant one.
What is a learning curve and what does it show?
A learning curve is a graph showing progress in learning over time. It typically shows rapid improvement initially, followed by a plateau where performance levels off due to fatigue or lack of new strategies.
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