Tiny Leaps, Big Changes

In this episode, we look at Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, and how to build a new habit.  Join Blinkist: http://blinkist.com/tinyleaps Why We Want to Build Habits Habits make taking action easy Habits allow behavior changes to stick Classical Conditioning Classical conditioning is a technique frequently used in behavioral training in which a neutral stimulus is paired with a naturally occurring stimulus. Eventually, the neutral stimulus comes to evoke the same response as the naturally occurring stimulus, even without the naturally occurring stimulus presenting itself. Throughout the course of three distinct phases, the associated stimulus becomes known as the conditioned stimulus and the learned behavior is known as the conditioned response. Examples: "John B. Watson's experiment with Little Albert is a perfect example of the fear response.10 The child initially showed no fear of a white rat, but after the rat was paired repeatedly with loud, scary sounds, the