Hull’s mathematico-deductive theory of learning

a mathematical system of learning based on classical and instrumental conditioning with numerous postulates and corollaries to explain various behaviors. There is major emphasis on need reduction as a condition of learning, the building up of habit strength by contiguous reinforcement, extinction brought about by nonreinforced repetition of responses, and forgetting as a process of decay with the passage of time. [Clark L. Hull]

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Psychology term of the day

December 22nd 2024

social differentiation

the process by which a status hierarchy develops within any society or social group. For example, in a care facility for older people, social differentiation might be based on age, level of mobility, or physical impairment.