August 1999
CO230 : COGNITIVE SCIENCE

QUESTION 3

Total Marks: 20 Marks

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(a) The simplest form of learning is habituation. Define the terms 'learning' and 'habituation' and give an example of each.

 

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(b) Briefly describe each of the following learning strategies.

(i) Classical conditioning (DO NOT describe Pavlov's experiment or the basic principles of learning)

(ii) Operant conditioning

(iii) Observational learning

For each of the following examples, state what type of learning strategy is employed.

(iv) A teacher demonstrates how to perform a mathematics operation on the board.

(v) Students leave the classroom when the fire alarm rings.

 


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(c) What is the difference between discrimination and generalization? Give examples to explain your answer.

 

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(d) Human languages share three essential properties. Briefly describe these three properties.

 

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