We introduce a core idea that explains how learned responses fade when reinforcement stops. This process helps us predict behavior change across therapy, classrooms, and daily habits. We define the decline of conditioned responses as gradual, not instant. In learning, a response weakens when expected outcomes no longer appear. We preview two routes: one for…
We open with a clear, everyday definition so readers grasp the idea fast. Shaping is a behavior-change technique where we reward small steps toward a goal instead of waiting for perfection. This makes complex learning more realistic and less frustrating for learners. This process sits at the heart of operant conditioning, a model that studies…
We open by defining what we mean by “Sociology vs Psychology” and why that comparison matters for students, career-changers, and anyone seeking a clearer understanding of human behavior in the United States today. Both fields sit within the social sciences, but they use different lenses. Psychology tends to zoom in on individuals and mental processes….