The principles of learning and behavior / Michael J. Domjan ; with contributions by J.W. Grau.

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Contributor(s):

Grau, James W

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: Belmont, Calif. ; London : Wadsworth, 2003.Edition: 5th edDescription: xxi, 447 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:

053456156X
9780534561567

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DDC classification:

153.15 23 DOM

Contents:

1. Introduction -- 2. Elicited behavior, habituation, and sensitization -- 3. Classical conditioning: foundations -- 4. Classical conditioning: mechanisms -- 5. Instrumental conditioning: foundations -- 6. Schedules of reinforcement and choice behavior -- 7. Instrumental conditioning: motivational mechanisms -- 8. Stimulus control of behavior -- 9. Extinction of conditioned behavior -- 10. Aversive control: avoidance and punishment -- 11. Animal cognition I. Memory mechanisms -- 12. Animal cognition II. Special topics.

Summary: Known for its currency and clear writing style, this book provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to elementary forms of learning that have been the focus of research for much of the twentieth century. The book covers habituation, classical conditioning, instrumental conditioning, stimulus control, aversive control, and their applications to the study of cognition and to the alleviation of behavior problems. Biological constraints on learning are integrated throughout the text, as are applications boxes that relate animal research to human learning and behavior. The book closely reflects the field of research it represents in terms of topics covered, theories discussed, and experimental paradigms described.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
General Books	CUTN Central Library Philosophy & psychology	Non-fiction	153.15 DOM (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		43914

Previous ed.: Pacific Grove, Calif.; London: Brooks/Cole, 1998.

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1. Introduction --
2. Elicited behavior, habituation, and sensitization --
3. Classical conditioning: foundations --
4. Classical conditioning: mechanisms --
5. Instrumental conditioning: foundations --
6. Schedules of reinforcement and choice behavior --
7. Instrumental conditioning: motivational mechanisms --
8. Stimulus control of behavior --
9. Extinction of conditioned behavior --
10. Aversive control: avoidance and punishment --
11. Animal cognition I. Memory mechanisms --
12. Animal cognition II. Special topics.

Known for its currency and clear writing style, this book provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to elementary forms of learning that have been the focus of research for much of the twentieth century. The book covers habituation, classical conditioning, instrumental conditioning, stimulus control, aversive control, and their applications to the study of cognition and to the alleviation of behavior problems. Biological constraints on learning are integrated throughout the text, as are applications boxes that relate animal research to human learning and behavior. The book closely reflects the field of research it represents in terms of topics covered, theories discussed, and experimental paradigms described.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

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