324 11 limits of learning
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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