How Does Associative Learning Differ from Non-Associative Learning

question 104

Multiple Choice

How does associative learning differ from non-associative learning?

• A) Associative learning is studied experimentally. Non-associative learning is studied using non-experimental methods.
• B) Associative learning applies to humans. Non-associative learning applies to other animals.
• C) Associative learning is based on connecting two or more stimuli. Non-associative learning is not based on such connections.
• D) Non-associative learning involves memory. Associative learning does not require memory.

Recognize the different types of memories such as flashbulb, procedural, episodic, and semantic.

Comprehend how emotional significance affects memory accuracy and vividness.

Identify factors that affect memory retrieval including serial position effect and recognition versus recall tasks.

Grasp the concept of interference (proactive and retroactive) and how it affects memory.

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