Standard 7: Develop an understanding on the theories of learning.

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Number: SS.912.P.7
Title: Develop an understanding on the theories of learning.
Type: Standard
Subject: Social Studies
Grade: 912
Strand: Psychology

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SS.912.P.7.AP.1
Recognize a principle of classical conditioning.
SS.912.P.7.AP.2
Recognize an example of classical conditioning.
SS.912.P.7.AP.3
Recognize an example of classical conditioning in everyday life.
SS.912.P.7.AP.4
Identify a characteristic of the Law of Effect.
SS.912.P.7.AP.5
Recognize a principle of operant conditioning.
SS.912.P.7.AP.6
Recognize an example of operant conditioning.
SS.912.P.7.AP.7
Recognize an example of operant conditioning in everyday life.
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Examples may include, but are not limited to, Albert Bandura, modeling, attention, retention, replication, motivation, antisocial behavior, prosocial behavior.
SS.912.P.7.AP.9
Recognize an example of observational and cognitive learning in everyday life.

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Why Does the Dog Drool? Classical Conditioning!:

This lesson focuses on the principles of classical conditioning. Students will learn about two key experiments on classical conditioning: Ivan Pavlov's dogs and John Watson's "Little Albert." Students will analyze how classical conditioning is used in each of these experiments and create a digital presentation to compare Pavlov and Watson’s experiments, as well as apply the principles of classical conditioning to their own example.

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