Question

From each of the following scenarios given, indicate whether "Classical Conditioning" principle, "Operant (Instrumental) Conditioning" principle, or "Cognitive Learning" principle, are involved. Then identify and determine the components of the theory using the components provided under each theory.

Operant Conditioning

(+) or (-) Reinforcements

Consequences (outcomes)

Expected change (behavior)

Classical Conditioning

Unconditioned stimulus (UCS)

Unconditioned response (UCR)

Conditioned stimulus (CS)

Conditioned response(CR)

Cognitive (observational) Learning

- Components of Cognitive Observational Learning

Scenario One:

Little Mary would like to help her mother with laundry but does not know how to start. The little girl watches her mom properly fold the clothes and other laundry and starts to imitate her mom’s behavior. Later, she is able to do it by her own

Answer 1

Scenario One involves Cognitive (observational) Learning where Little Mary learns to fold clothes by watching her mother, and not through Classical or Operant Conditioning.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Scenario One, where Little Mary watches her mother fold clothes and later imitates the behavior, the principle of learning involved is Cognitive (observational) Learning. This type of learning occurs when an individual acquires new behaviors by observing others and the consequences of their actions, without needing direct reinforcement or punishment. The components involved in this scenario are attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation, which are all core elements of observational learning. However, these elements are not explicitly listed to be identified in the given scenario.