Learning and Behavior

Learning and Behavior explores how people and animals learn,covering principles,theories,controversies,and experiments across diverse species and learning situations. It emphasizes the behavioral approach,with cognitive theories and comparative cognition also covered. Real-world examples and analogies make the concepts more concrete,and applied and clinical behavior analysis examples are provided. The text is suitable for undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology, learning, and behavior.

Format: Hardback
Length: 364 pages
Publication date: 09 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Learning and Behavior delves into the intricate processes of human and animal learning, exploring how behaviors are shaped and modified through the acquisition of knowledge. It provides a comprehensive survey of the field, encompassing both classic studies and recent trends and developments. While the behavioral approach is emphasized, cognitive theories are also covered, along with a chapter dedicated to comparative cognition. Real-world examples and analogies are used to make the concepts and theories more concrete and relevant to students.

The text progresses from simple to complex, introducing the behavioral, cognitive, and neurophysiological approaches to learning in the initial chapters. Subsequent chapters delve into classical conditioning and operant conditioning, covering basic concepts, theoretical questions, and current issues. Other chapters explore topics such as reinforcement schedules, avoidance and punishment, stimulus control and concept learning, observational learning and motor skills, comparative cognition, and choice.

Thoroughly updated, each chapter includes numerous new studies and references that reflect the latest advancements in the field. Learning objectives, bold-faced key terms, practice quizzes, a chapter summary, review questions, and a glossary are provided to aid in student comprehension and engagement. The text is designed for undergraduate or graduate courses in psychology of learning, human learning, introduction to learning, learning processes, animal behavior, principles of learning, and behavior.

By examining the principles, theories, controversies, and experiments related to learning and behavior, Learning and Behavior offers a comprehensive understanding of the diverse aspects of this field. It serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and expertise in the study of learning and behavior across different species and contexts.

Weight: 866g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032105642
Edition number: 9 ed