324 11 limits of learning

Human LearningTopic 11: Limits of Learning

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Limits of Learning

Physical Characteristics

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Limits of Learning

Nonheritablity of learned behavior

Lamarckian evolution

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Limits of Learning

Heredity and learning ability

Wolves and dogs

Maze running

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Limits of Learning

Neurological damage

Neurotoxins

Low SES

Older buildings lead paint

Head injury

Closed head injuries can damage neurological function

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Critical Periods

Critical periods are windows of ‘development’

Things that happen in these windows allow for certain behaviors to be displayed.

Dogs and socialization

Humans and language

Imprinting

Happens in many species – not just birds. Zebra, baboons, sheep, turkeys, …

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Preparedness for learning

Instinctive drift

Where an animal reverts to species specific behavior

Behaviors that conflict with a MAP – will be difficult to learn

Misbehavior of organisms

Racoons

Cats