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Practical Applications of Research-Based Learning Principles. Dr. Ginger M. LeBlanc Bakersfield College. Psychology. Basic Research Application Use information, techniques and skills derived from psychological science Areas: Case Workers Counselors Teachers Animal Trainers.
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Practical Applications of Research-Based Learning Principles Dr. Ginger M. LeBlanc Bakersfield College
Psychology • Basic Research • Application • Use information, techniques and skills derived from psychological science • Areas: • Case Workers • Counselors • Teachers • Animal Trainers
Psychology of Learning • Behaviorism • Watson, Thorndike, Skinner • Emphasis • Environment • Behavior • Scientific Method
Principles of Learning • Learning is relatively permanent change in behavior due to experiences. • Derived from empirical research using nonhuman animals. • Operant Conditioning • Consequences have future effect on behavior
Autism Therapy Session Reinforcement • Increase probability of behavior • Reinforcer qualities • Factors influencing effectiveness: • Immediacy • Consistency • Contingency
Extinction • Decrease probability of behavior • Removal of reward • Factors influencing effectiveness • Immediacy, consistency, contingency • Side effects • Extinction burst • Low to zero levels of responding
Shaping • Differential reinforcement of successive approximations • Reward behaviors that more closely resemble desired behavior • Task Analysis • Break behavior in small steps
Animal Application • Animal Behavior Research • Husbandry Training
Conclusion Valuable application of learning principles Selecting Stimulus as Reinforcer