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learning_theories:contiguity_theory_and_one_trial_learning [2011/08/26 10:24]
jpetrovic [What is contiguity theory and one trial learning?]
learning_theories:contiguity_theory_and_one_trial_learning [2011/08/26 10:39]
jpetrovic [What is contiguity theory and one trial learning?]
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   * **Incompatible stimuli method** - the response is "​unlearned"​ by placing the animal in a situation where it cannot exhibit the undesirable response. ​   * **Incompatible stimuli method** - the response is "​unlearned"​ by placing the animal in a situation where it cannot exhibit the undesirable response. ​
  
-Although it was intended to be a general theory of learning, Guthrie'​s theory was tested mostly on animals. ​+Although it was intended to be a general theory of learning, Guthrie'​s theory was tested mostly on animals.(([[http://​tip.psychology.org/​guthrie.html|Kearsley,​ Greg. Contiguity Theory (E. Guthrie). The Theory Into Practice Database.]]))
  
 ===== What is the practical meaning of contiguity theory and one trial learning? ===== ===== What is the practical meaning of contiguity theory and one trial learning? =====
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 ===== Criticisms ===== ===== Criticisms =====
  
-Guthrie'​s theory was first preferred, due to its **simplicity**,​ but later criticized for the same reason. Its simplicity was later turned into **incompleteness**. It was also based on too little experimental data. +Guthrie'​s theory was first preferred, due to its **simplicity**,​ but later criticized for the same reason. Its simplicity was later turned into **incompleteness**. It was also based on too little experimental data and criticized for being unable to explain why people often behave differently in same situations(([[http://​www.lifecircles-inc.com/​Learningtheories/​behaviorism/​guthrie.html|Cooper,​ Sunny. Edwin Guthrie and ‘One Trial Learning’.Theories of Learning in Educational Psychology.]]))
  
  
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