Chapter 16 | PSYC 2044 - Psychology of Learning, Quizzes of Psychology

Download Chapter 16 | PSYC 2044 - Psychology of Learning and more Quizzes Psychology in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 What factors limit learning? DEFINITION 1 Physical characteristics Nonheritability of learning Genetic differences in learning ability Critical periods Preparedness Neurological factors TERM 2 Physical Characteristics DEFINITION 2 The physical features of a species limit what behaviors can be learned Certain physical features can also enhance learning Examples: Humans can't breathe underwater Pigs keen sense of smell helps them find truffles TERM 3 Nonheritability of Learning DEFINITION 3 Unlike reflexes, learned behavior is not inherited William McDougall theorized that learning not only changes behavior, but also our genes -trained rats to avoid shock Topic still debated Nonheritability has both pros and cons TERM 4 Heredity and Learning Ability DEFINITION 4 Species seem to differ in capacity for learning Variability within species can be passed down TERM 5 Critical Periods DEFINITION 5 Time-sensitive stages for optimum learning of a particular kind of behavior