Category Archives: learning
Cognitive Maps–Seinfeld
Had Kramer paid more attention to his surroundings prior to being kicked out, he wouldn’t need Jerry to try to visualize where Kramer was by Kramer describing landmarks. How many times have you been lost and someone asks you to … Continue reading
Learning-The Colbert Report
http://thecolbertreport.cc.com/videos/jz3rdd/pavlok-fitness-band Stephen Colbert gives a hilarious description of the Pavlok activity tracker that shocks you for not being active, posts to your Facebook account when you don’t go to the gym and deducts $ from your bank account when you … Continue reading
Classical Conditioning–Fraiser
Fraiser plans to play a prank using some principles of classical conditioning.
Learning–Superfetch on Animal Planet
One of my favorite activities in psych was to bring my Australian Shepherd, Jasper, and have the students select a trick to teach him. We would then discuss the best way to teach the trick, the methods, schedules of reinforcement, … Continue reading
Classical Conditioning- Fraiser
Fraiser plans to play a prank using some principles of classical conditioning.
Learning–Prisoner’s Dilemma–Dilbert
In this clip, Dilbert explains the prisoner’s dilemma and watches in horror as his friends rat him out.
The Simpson’s–Negative Reinforcement
Bart and Lisa set out to annoy Homer to the point where he agrees to take them to the water park if they just stop bothering him about it.
Learning (Classical/Operant Conditioning)–The Office
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE8pFWP5QDM
In this video clip, Jim uses elements of classical conditioning to teach Dwight to desire an Altoid when he hears a computer reboot tone.
Operant Conditioning–Big Bang Theory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy_mIEnnlF4&feature=related
This well known clip from popular TV show “The Big Bang Theory” shows Sheldon using elements of operant conditioning to teach Penny what he considers “more desirable behaviors.”
