Theory of Instrumental or Operant Conditioning

Theory of Operant Conditioning

 Operant conditioning theory of learning was formulated by B.F. Skinner. Who was an American Psychologist. His theory came based on the lapses discovered in the classical conditioning theory. Skinner believed that classical conditioning explained only how behaviour that has already been acquired can occur in the presence of a new stimulus. Operant or instrumental conditioning,

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THE THORNDIKE’S THEORY OF CONNECTIONISM

THE THORNDIKE’S THEORY OF CONNECTIONISM

In this article, you will read the major three laws propounded by Thorndike on his theory of connectionism. He reveals that the foundation of learning is the association between sense impressions and impulses to action. The implications of the theory are also discussed. According to Thorndike, the fundamental of learning is the association between sense impressions and

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Food Security Information

The Food Security Information

Data Collection and Dissemination The Central Statistical Office and the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives play a critical role in the collection, processing and dissemination of early warning information for food security, Methods for Collection of Food Security information Food security information is mostly generated from primary sources through field surveys. Surveys are carried using

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Gender and Food Security

Gender and Food Security

Gender is a very important element in analysis if one takes into account its role. In this post we discuss the importance of taking gender into account when designing and implementing food security interventions. We also explain that addressing gender based constraints to attainment of food security will make women contribute effectively to both household

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