Principles of Learning and Behavior

Name: Principles of Learning and Behavior
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ISBN: 9780534561567

ISBN-10: 053456156X

ISBN-13: 9780534561567

Edition: 5th 2003 (Revised)

Authors: Michael P. Domjan

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Known for its currency and clear writing style, this book provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to elementary forms of learning that have been the focus of research for much of the twentieth century. The book covers habituation, classical conditioning, instrumental conditioning, stimulus control, aversive control, and their applications to the study of cognition and to the alleviation of behavior problems. Biological constraints on learning are integrated throughout the text, as are applications boxes that relate animal research to human learning and behavior. The book closely reflects the field of research it represents in terms of topics covered, theories discussed, and…

Book details

List price: $101.95
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 7/29/2002
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 512
Size: 8.00" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.134
Language: English



Introduction


Elicited Behavior, Habituation, and Sensitization


Classical Conditioning: Foundations


Classical Conditioning: Mechanisms


Instrumental Conditioning: Foundations


Schedules of Reinforcement and Choice Behavior


Instrumental Conditioning: Motivational Processes


Stimulus Control of Behavior


Extinction of Conditioned Behavior


Averse Control: Avoidance and Punishment


Animal Cognition I: Memory Mechanisms


Animal Cognition II: Special Topics


References