The Biggest Mistake Students Make With Classical Conditioning
Struggling with Classical Conditioning? Here is the no-BS guide to understanding it, complete with real-world examples and study shortcuts.
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David Kim · Curriculum Designer
Are you consistently losing points on Classical Conditioning because of confusing negative reinforcement with punishment? If so, you're making the exact same error as 80% of your class.
Did you make this error?
- The Trap: confusing negative reinforcement with punishment
- The Proof: Read this scenario: Negative reinforcement removes a bad thing to INCREASE a behavior (like taking aspirin to remove a headache). Punishment DECREASES a behavior.
If your logic doesn't match the proof above, you've fallen for the trap. Erase it and start over.
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