Week3Hw Psycology

1. Distinguish between operant conditioning, observational learning, and social learning. How are these different kinds of learning utilized in the work place? Give specific examples for each one.

Ans: The differences between operant conditioning, observational learning, and social learning are:-

* Operant conditioning: is based on what happens after we voluntarily perform a behavior.

* Observational Learning: is to learn new behavior by watching others.

* Social Learning: is to learn new behavior through observational learning of the social convention as we grow up.

These different kinds of learning can be utilized in the work place. The examples of how can those learning be utilized are:

* Operant conditioning: At the work, one of your co-workers is having trouble with understanding the job. So, you voluntarily helped him/her out. That’s increases your reputation in the work place. After doing that you will get positive from your coworkers.

* Observational learning: At the workplace, it is forbidden to do something which you’ve never done it before. That’s why, before you start working on something new, ask someone who knows about that job to show you how to do it. So, you can learn and will be able do it.

* Social learning: Advertisement, TV, Internet shows are good example of social learning. It is because we observe them, then we copy them.

2. How is prejudice developed and nurtured through classical and operant conditioning? Give specific examples that demonstrate each kid of learning.

Ans: Prejudice is a learned, generally negative attitude directed toward specific people solely because of their membership in an identified group. Prejudice is developed and nurtured through classical and operant conditioning from three elements which are:

* Affective ( emotions about the group),

* Behavioral (negative actions toward member of the group) and,

* Cognitive (stereotypical beliefs about team members)....