Ecological Learning Theory

Informationen zum Autor Graham Davey Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1989, this title presents a view of adaptive behaviour which integrates both evolutionary and psychological perspectives on learning. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of Illustrations. Preface. 1. Ecology. Evolution, and Learning 2. Comparative Aspects of Conditioning: Pavlovian Learning 3. Comparative Aspects of Conditioning: Instrumental Learning 4. Cognitive Aspects of Conditioning: Associations, Representations, and Memories 5. Performance Models of Pavlovian Conditioning 6. The Biological Function of Pavlovian Conditioning 7. Instrumental Conditioning: Learning Mechanisms, Performance, and Function 8. Behavioural Ecology 9. Phase-Specific Learning: Imprinting and Avian Song Learning 10. Learning and Intelligence. Journal and Periodical Abbreviations. Bibliography. Name Index. Species Index. Subject Index.

Product details

• Authors: Graham Davey, Graham (Emeritus Professor Davey
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 22.02.2018
• EAN: 9781138554863
• ISBN: 978-1-138-55486-3
• No. of pages: 410
• Series: Psychology Library Editions: Comparative Psychology
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; PSYCHOLOGY / General, Learning, Animal behaviour, Behavioural theory (Behaviourism), Cognition and cognitive psychology, Behaviourism, Behavioural theory, Zoology and animal sciences, PSYCHOLOGY / Cultural Psychology