Author Archives: Ryan David Tuttle, M.A.; Educator

In the fascinating landscape of psychology, learning is a complex and multifaceted process that goes beyond the simple associations between stimuli and responses. Enter the realm of non-associative learning, a foundational aspect of cognitive behaviorism that reveals how our responses to stimuli can change over time, independent of rewards or punishments. This blog post delvesContinue reading “Non-Associative Learning”

The Comparative Approach in Psychology: Bridging Human and Animal Minds Imagine walking into a laboratory where you might witness a rat skillfully navigating a maze or a pigeon pecking away at levers for rewards. These scenes are not just about animal antics but reflect a deep quest within the field of psychology — a questContinue reading “The Comparative Approach in Psychology”

In the exploration of the natural world, the roles of psychologists and biologists often appear distinctly separate, with each discipline marked by its unique methods and areas of focus. Historically, psychologists have delved into the intricacies of behavior and cognition within controlled laboratory settings, while biologists have ventured into the wild, studying how the environmentContinue reading “Psychologist or Biologist?”

Cognition, a term that captivates the interest of psychologists and biologists alike, stands at the forefront of understanding how both humans and animals interact with their environments. Despite the lack of a universally agreed-upon definition, cognition can broadly be conceptualized as the complex covert behavior involving the mechanisms through which animals acquire, process, store, andContinue reading “What is Cognition?”

Cognition, a multifaceted and dynamic construct, eludes a singular definition, as it encompasses a vast array of mental processes involved in acquiring, processing, storing, and utilizing information. B.F. Skinner’s notion of “covert” behavior introduces the idea that cognitive processes are not always overt actions but can also be internal and covert, shaping our thoughts andContinue reading “Cognitive Behaviorism”