Overview
Widely acclaimed for its thoroughness and clarity, this contemporary survey of the field of learning offers comprehensive coverage of both classic studies and the most recent developments and trends–with an emphasis on the importance of learning principles in everyday life. Many real-world examples and analogies make the often abstract concepts and theories of the field more concrete and relevant, and most chapters include sections that describe how the theories and principles have been used in the applied field of behavior modification.
Chapter topics include classical conditioning, operant conditioning, avoidance and punishment, theories and research on operant conditioning, stimulus control and concept formation, learning by observation, and much more.
For individuals with an interest in psychology—especially learning, conditioning, and the experimental analysis of behavior.
Early theories about the association of ideas, Ebbinghaus's experiments in memory, form of conditioned response, etc.
Synopsis
A best seller revision in animal learning. Mazur retains hisemphasis on operant learning. New material reflects the trendto include human subjects in several different areasincluding classical conditioning, rule-governed behavior,biological preparedness stimulus control, and others.
Booknews
Textbook for undergraduate students assumes no prior knowledge of psychology. Describes principles, theories, controversies, and experiments relative to the applied field of behavior modification. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)