Learning theories are some of the oldest psychological explanations to why certain traits and behaviours are learnt. Learning through association, reinforcement and observation have been well researched.
Classical conditioning
Classical conditioning
Looking at a key learning theory from Pavlov. Classical conditioning explains how behaviours are initiated or acquired.
Pavlov
These short mark exam-style questions are all on research Pavlov conducted.
Pavlov
This video looks at his 1927 study into classical conditioning.
Operant conditioning
Operant conditioning
This video is all you need to know to explain and evaluate operant conditioning.
Schedules of reinforcement
This explains the different ways in which you can give reinforcements
Discuss properties of reinforcement
This 8 marker looks at applying knowledge of reinforcement to a scenario.
Social learning theory
Social Learning Theory
An exploration of the the concepts to explain for Social Learning Theory and evaluation.
Bandura et al (1961)
An in-depth look at Bandura, Ross and Ross and their first Bobo doll study.
Bandura et al (1963)
This study by Bandura et al is all about film mediated aggression.
Bandura et al (1965)
An explanation and evaluation of this variation that looks at the reward and punishment of models.
Social learning theory
These short mark exam-style questions are all on social learning theory.
Phobias
Classic study
Watson and Rayner
This is about breaking down the classic study for learning theories.
Comparison of two classic studies for a psychological issue or debate.
Development over time
Contemporary study
Becker et al
These short mark exam-style questions are all on research Becker et al conducted.
Becker et al
Research methods
Papers
Learning theories Practice Paper
Discuss properties of reinforcement
Discuss behavioural therapies
Systematic desensitisation and flooding