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The difference between classical and operant conditioning - Peggy Andover

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-difference-between-classical-and-operant-conditioning-peggy-andover Why is it that humans react to stimuli with certain behaviors? Can behaviors change in response to consequences? Peggy Andover explains how the brain can associate unrelated stimuli and responses, proved by Ivan Pavlov's famous 1890 experiments, and how reinforcement and punishment can result in changed behavior. Lesson by Peggy Andover, animation by Alan Foreman.

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keith_davis
keith_davis 9 months ago

I screenshot the “learning – a long-term change in behavior that is based on experience” frame over 4 years ago and I finally found this video again. This video really came back to me like a frisbee. I had been wondering what video my screenshot was from, but this quote has changed a lot about how I view the world.

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lucieadam19 1 year, 2 months ago

Classical conditioning: Alterations to behaviour over time due to external stimuli. Operant conditioning: Separated into positive/negative reinforcement(to encourage a behaviour), and positive/negative punishment(to discourage a behaviour). This is a great video :)

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ayushman.chaudry 1 year, 4 months ago

This is the best of all thank you for explaining this the best

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christopher_thompson 1 year, 4 months ago

So, genuinely curious. Was motivated to watch this video over others on the same subject because I have pre-existing positive associations with the art style. Does that qualify as an operantly conditioned response? And, I initially developed positive associations for the art style because I've seen it used in information campaigns that align with my intrinsic values. So, can operant conditioning build on itself like that? Like, a previously neutral stimulus became a reinforcer (that ultimately motivated me to watch the video), through previous conditioning?

alexislopez263
alexislopez263 1 year, 8 months ago

Such a comprehensive topic explained well in 4 minutes. Wow😍we need such teachers 😭

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andrew_montgomery 2 years, 5 months ago

A very good demonstration, it helped me😊

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sallysimmons345 2 years, 11 months ago

I'm Grateful for this video

gabinoirizarry390
gabinoirizarry390 3 years, 2 months ago

washes dishes, mom gives hug to 40 year old man, "thank you for helping me" 😂

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nehaganesh976 3 years, 3 months ago

wow the animation was incredible

steven.gonzalez
steven.gonzalez 3 years, 3 months ago

cool animation. really helpful

irene.humphries
irene.humphries 3 years, 5 months ago

This is great for AP psychology!

steven.gonzalez
steven.gonzalez 3 years, 8 months ago

okay finally I understood this concept 😮‍💨

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garytaylor19 3 years, 11 months ago

Thank you very much. 👍 A clear explanation.

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liesalangern86 4 years, 1 month ago

Love the visuals

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ethan.santos 4 years, 1 month ago

U solve this vry easy way with marvellous

ross_shepherd
ross_shepherd 4 years, 4 months ago

Wow 😳. Your communication skill is soo good. Also teaching style is unique. U r Teaching in an specific and marvelous way, which helps to understanding and decoding it easy. Lots of Greatful From Pakistan 🇵🇰

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amanda.matthews 4 years, 6 months ago

Thanks for explaining it in such easy way. Luv u ted ed

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bryanmyst97 4 years, 6 months ago

Well explained :) very well said

ashleyjames985
ashleyjames985 4 years, 6 months ago

I think this may be a bit confusing, because jumping out of the chair may be considered a voluntary behavior and not a reflex. The person runs away because they have learnt that by running away they avoid aversive stimuli (negative reinforcement).

pedrolucas.abreu
pedrolucas.abreu 4 years, 7 months ago

I enjoyed this video it was organized and easy to follow.