Learning and Behavior (8th Edition)

This book reviews how people and animals learn and how their behaviors are changed as a result of learning. It describes the most important principles, theories, controversies, and experiments that pertain to learning and behavior that are applicable to diverse species and different learning situations. Both classic studies and recent trends and developments are explored, providing a comprehensive survey of the field. Although the behavioral approach is emphasized, many cognitive theories are covered as well, along with a chapter on comparative cognition. Real-world examples and analogies make the concepts and theories more concrete and relevant to students. In addition, most chapters provide examples of how the principles covered have been applied in behavior modification and therapy. Thoroughly updated, each chapter features many new studies and references that reflect recent developments in the field. Learning objectives, bold-faced key terms, practice quizzes, a chapter summary, review questions, and a glossary are included. The volume is intended for undergraduate or graduate courses in psychology of learning, (human) learning, introduction to learning, learning processes, animal behavior, (principles of) learning and behavior, conditioning and learning, learning and motivation, experimental analysis of behavior, behaviorism, and behavior analysis. Highlights of the new edition include:-A new text design with more illustrations, photos, and tables.-�In the Media,ÂSpotlight on Research,ÂandÂApplying the ResearchÂ�boxes that highlight recent applications of learning principles in psychology, education, sports, and the workplace.-Discussions of recent developments in the growing field of neuroscience.-�Â�Coverage ofÂ�various theoretical perspectives to the study of learningâ€-behavioral, cognitive, and physiological.-� Expanded coverage of emerging topics such as the behavioral economics of addictions, disordered gambling, and impulsivity.-New examples, references, and research studies to ensure students are introduced to the latest developments in the field.Author:James E. MazurLength:412 pagesPublisher:Routledge; 8th editionPublication Date:November 10, 2016Language:EnglishASIN:B01MXJFL0BISBN-10:1138689947ISBN-13:9781138689947