1. How do we learn behaviors from our direct and indirect experiences? What are the implications of learning theories for our everyday lives? Learning

2. How do we learn? For the next few minutes brainstorm the word: LEARNING How do you define it? How do we learn? Overview of learning theories Classical Conditioning Operant Conditioning Observational learning

3. Learning Video Jot down key information from the video related to the following: Pavlov’s study Thorndike’s study Watson’s study Skinner’s study Rachlin’s study Overall Question from the video: “How do we learn?”

4. Classical Conditioning-Model Using notes from the video and the textbook complete the handout on Pavlov’s study and classical conditioning Model: NS + UCS UCR (repeated pairings) CS CR Terminology: Acquisition Extinction Spontaneous recovery Discrimination & Generalization

5. Classical Conditioning-Understanding the theory Balloon Activity In this example: UCS: UCR: NS: CS: CR: Working with a partner go to the following website: http://faculty.uccb.ns.ca/gcarre/courses/psy100ccex.htm http://faculty.uccb.ns.ca/gcarre/courses/psy100ccex.htm Follow the directions provided to test and check your understanding of the concepts applied to real world scenarios

6. Application of Classical Conditioning Read story Identify the process of classical conditioning at work here (i.e. ns, ucs, ucr, cs, cr) What can be done to help this women overcome her acquired fears? Working with a partner, using notes and the internet research/brainstorm the real world application of classical conditioning (think about: how do we learn this way?, how is it used?) Choose two examples, identify them and how they show learning through classical conditioning

7. Classical Conditioning Exit Slip How do we learn through classical conditioning? 1-2 sentence answer

8. Operant Conditioning Complete handout on operant conditioning. Complete handout on types of consequences and their application in the real world. Positive Reinforcement Negative Reinforcement Punishment Omission Training Reinforcements and Punishments in Society Answer questions individually Share responses with a partner Discuss as whole class the implications of this theory on understanding the real world

9. Parenting Project Part 1: Interview (Outside Class) Interview two parents about their toddler children Questions/Discussion should focus on the issues/problems that they deal with and how they typically handle them Part 2: Video Analysis (Inside Class) Using handout, answer questions about Supernanny episode Part 3: Parenting Manual Using handout complete a parenting manual that applies learning theories to issues of parenting toddlers.

10. Cognitive Factors in Learning Using text and working with a partner complete handout on cognitive factors in learning Tollman and Latent Learning Bandura and Observational Learning View clip of Bandura’s study What is “modeling” and what did Bandura conclude Read article on video game violence and discuss: Are video games to blame for aggressive behavior? How do we account for aggressive behavior?

11. Learning Aggression and Power of Situation Using textbook and working with a partner complete the handout on aggressive behavior Watch video on the “Power of the Situation” and take notes on the following studies: Lewin Asch Milgram Zimbardo Morriarti Langer Modern Milgram Video Clip and Bystander Effect Clips With a partner discuss the implications of these theories on individual behavior: Why are we aggressive/not aggressive? Why does/can our behavior change depending on the situation? What usefulness for our own personal lives is this information and the findings of these studies?