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Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Psychology
Summary of Learning for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology. Part of the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology syllabus.
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Overview
Learning is a fundamental psychological process that shapes how we acquire new skills, knowledge, and behaviors throughout life. It is not limited to classrooms but happens continuously through experiences, practice, and observation. This chapter explores the science behind learning—how it occurs, t
Key Concepts
Learning is a relatively permanent change
Learning is a relatively permanent change in behavior due to practice or experience. It does not include temporary changes caused by fatigue, illness,
There are four main types
There are four main types: Concept learning (grouping and identifying objects), Skill learning (developing physical or mental abilities), Cognitive le
Discovered by Ivan Pavlov
Discovered by Ivan Pavlov, this is learning by associating two stimuli. A neutral stimulus (like a bell) becomes a conditioned stimulus when paired wi
Proposed by B
Proposed by B.F. Skinner, this type of learning depends on consequences—reinforcements increase behavior, while punishments decrease it. Positive rein
Albert Bandura showed that people learn
Albert Bandura showed that people learn by observing others. The process involves attention, retention, motor reproduction, and motivation. For exampl
Learning Objectives
- Explain the meaning and process of learning
- Describe different types of learning
- Discuss factors that influence learning
- Explain key experiments in learning: Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, and Observational Learning
- Understand transfer of learning and its types
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