Conditioning is a learning process where an individual forms associations between stimuli or behaviors and their outcomes. It can be divided into two main types:
Classical Conditioning: Involves pairing a neutral stimulus with a meaningful one to elicit a similar response (e.g., Pavlov’s dogs salivating at the sound of a bell).
Operant Conditioning: Involves learning through rewards or punishments, where behaviors are strengthened or weakened based on their consequences (e.g., Thorndike’s Law of Effect).
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Supervised learning resembles a structured classroom environment, where explicit feedback is given for each example (e.g., a teacher correcting a student's answers). In contrast, reinforcement learning mirrors experiential learning, where feedback comes as rewards or penalties after actions, guiding behavior toward long-term goals. For instance, a child learning to ride a bike might fall (penalty) or stay balanced (reward), gradually improving through trial and error.