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Classical Conditioning

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A process of learning through the involuntary association between the neutral stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus that results in a conditioned response.

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Before Conditioning

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Neutral stimulus has no response.
The unconditioned stimulus produces an unconditioned response.

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During conditioning

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The Neutral Stimulus (NS) is repeatedly paired with the Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS) producing an Unconditioned response (UCR).
NR needs to be presented half a second before the UCS.

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After Conditioning

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NS becomes the Conditioned Stimulus (CS), producing a Conditioned Response (CR).

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Operant Conditioning

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A three-phase learning process that involves an antecedent, behaviour and consequence, whereby the consequence of a behaviour determines the likelihood of the behaviour reoccurring.
Requires an active learner.

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Antecedent

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The stimulus or event that precedes and often elicits a particular behaviour.

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Behaviour (in operant conditioning)

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Voluntary actions when antecedent is present

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Consequence

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The outcome of the behaviour determining the likelihood of the behaviour reoccurring.

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Positive reinforcement

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The addition of a desired stimulus which increases the likelihood of a behaviour reoccurring

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Negative reinforcement

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The removal of an undesirable stimulus which increases the likelihood of a behaviour reoccurring

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Positive punishment

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Adding an undesirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behaviour reoccurring.

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Negative punishment (Response cost)

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The removal of a desired stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behaviour reoccurring

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Observational learning (Social learning)

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A learner observes a model’s actions and consequences to guide their future actions.

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ARRMR

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Attention
Retention
Reproduction
Motivation
Reinforcement

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Attention

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Learner actively watches the model’s behaviour and consequences

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Retention

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The learner retains a mental representation of the model’s behaviour(s).

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Reproduction

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The learner’s mental and physical capabilities enable them to reproduce the model’s behaviour

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Motivation

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Learner’s desire to perform the model’s behaviour

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Reinforcement

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Receiving a reward or desirable factor that increases the likelihood that the learner will reproduce the behaviour in the future

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Holisitc

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Key concepts are explored practically, together, through guidance from the whole community

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Systems of Knowledge

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Knowledge and skills are based on social, physical and spiritual understandings.
Facilitates survival and identity.

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Eight ways of learning framework

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Story sharing
Learning maps
Non-linear
Land links
Deconstruction/reconstruction
Symbols & images
Non-verbal
Community links

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Country in relation to cultures

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Geographical, spiritual, emotional and intellectual connections to land and within it

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Atkinson-Shiffrin Multi-Store Model of Memory

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Explains three distinct stores involved in memory and how they interact with each other through encoding, storage and retrieval.

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Memory
Process of encoding, storing and retrieving info that has been previously encountered
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Sensory memory
Very briefly stores raw info detected by your senses ( unlimited info for 0.2 - 4 seconds)
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Short-term memory (working memory)
Temporarily stores limited amount of info (5-9 units for 18-20, upwards to 30 seconds). Consciously being attended to, actively manipulated.
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Long-term Memory
Potentially unlimited info stored; relatively permanent (30 mins to consolidate info)
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Storage
Process of retaining info in our long-term memory for future use
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Encoding
Process of converting info from our short-term memory into a form that our brains can store in our long-term memory
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Retrieval
Process of accessing previously stored info from our long-term memory
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Strengths of the ASMSMM
Distinguishes between stores, capacities & durations, structures and processes of memory. Findings support theory.
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Weaknesses of ASMSMM
'Oversimplified'. STM = more complex. Ignores influencing factors. Elements of original theory have been disproven. No consideration for individual differences in memory.
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Explicit Memory (declarative memory)
Involves conscious retrieval. We have to think about it
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Semantic memory
Explicit. General knowledge and facts.
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Implicit memory (Non-declarative)
Automatic, almost subconscious knowledge. Unconsciously retrieved from your memory stores
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Episodic memory
Personal experience/events
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Procedural memory
Knowing how to do something using your motor skills
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Classically Conditioned Memory (conditioned emotional response)
Involuntary response to stimulus
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Hippocampus
Encodes explicit memories. Midbrain structure. Damage results in issues forming new explicit memories
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Amygdala
Encodes emotional components of memories. Midbrain structure. Tells hippocampus if sensation is meaningful.
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Neocortex
Stores explicit memories. 6 layers on cerebral cortex. 'Sorts' memories into different locations, dependant on type of memory.
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Cerebellum
Encodes and stores implicit and procedural memories. Controls motor functions such as coordination and balance. Found at the base of the brain.
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Basal Ganglia
Encoding and storing procedural memories + unconscious habits. Midbrain structure.
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Retrieving autobiographical events
Semantic and episodic memory work together to retrieve autobiographical events. Semantic provides info about the event while episodic provides personal experiences about the event.
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Possible imagined futures
Hypotheticals in which we manipulate and conceptualise. We daw on our past experiences to create these futures in our minds; hippocampus receives these autobiographical memories.
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Alzheimer's disease
Type of neurodegenerative disease, gradual loss of neurons over time.
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Symptoms of Alzheimer's
Decline in cognitive function. Changes in personality characteristics. Frequent confusion & disorientation. Languages & communication difficulties.
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Causes of Alzheimer's
Amyloid plaques (protein deposits), neurofibrillary tangles, cortical shrinkage, imbalance in acetylcholine (neurotransmitters).
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Impact on the brain
Assessing two important lesions
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Mnemonics
Devices/techniques used to aid encoding, storing and retrieving info.
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Acronyms
First letters of key items which form a pronounceable word.
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Acrostics
First letters of key items create a phrase, rhyme or poem.
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Method of Loci (memory palace)
Converts items into mental images, associates them with specific locations.
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Oral traditions
Knowledge, stories and customs are preserved and shared through spoken word and movement.
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Sung narratives
Use of singing, harmony and rhythm to pass down culturally significant stories
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Song lines
Multimodal performances as a family unit used to record journeys, link important sites and describe ways to live, care or/and nurture community.
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Amyloid Plaques
Protein beta-amyloid accumulating insoluble plaques. Reduces communication between neurons.
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Neurofibrillary tangles
Accumulation of tau protein. Gets tangled up, preventing nutrients moving through the neuron, eventually killing it.
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Impacts on memory
Loss in hippocampus: issues remembering semantic and episodic memories, creating imagined futures further impacting their social interactions and planning skills.
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Aphantasia
Phenomenon where individuals are unable to see visual imagery; they cannot produce a visual image in their mind. Replaces 'pictures' in your head with detailed descriptions.
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Rehearsal
Increases the duration information stays in STM
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Chunking
Increases the capacity of info in our STM

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