In this video I provide example mnemonics, or memory aids, for remembering important names in the history of psychology including Wilhelm Wundt, Edward Titchener, William James, G. Stanley Hall, Mary Whiton Calkins, Margaret Floy Washburn, Sigmund Freud, and B.F. Skinner, … Read More
Operant Boxes & Schedules of Reinforcement
In this video I describe the operant boxes used by Skinner (often called “Skinner boxes”) to study the relationship between different schedules of reinforcement and behavior. Then I describe 4 possible schedules of reinforcement including fixed-ratio, variable-ratio, fixed-interval, and variable-interval, … Read More
Operant Conditioning
In this video I explain the difference between classical conditioning and operant conditioning. Next I explain Thorndike’s work with cats in puzzle boxes which led to his Law of Effect. This approach was greatly expanded by B.F. Skinner’s work on … Read More
Learning Theory Resources
On this page you’ll find a number of resources for understanding the key concepts of learning theory, including classical conditioning, operant conditioning, observational learning, and more. If I’ve missed a good resource, please share it in the comments section! General … Read More