Customer Reviews

Learning and Behavior

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i felt this text was really well written and talks about learning and behavior in an easy to understand format. in fact i think they took how people learn into account when they were writing it, because it is so readable and makes the concepts easy to remember and relate to. i read it in its entirety even though it wasn't required for a class or anything. frankly i remember a few classes i had on behavior and learning that i wish i HAD read it for when i was going to school!

So far, I am very pleased with this book. I find it extremely helpful to the questions at the end of each chapter. In addition, I have not had this book for that long, however, what I have read of the textbook I learned a great deal of new information.

Pros: amazing knowledge. Covers tons of learning theory and summarizes countless experiments in learning psychology over the last two hundred years. Plenty of applications to real-life situations that can improve us and our interactions with others.

Cons: Occasionally lacks scientific soundness. Some of the conclusions derived are from samples that are far too small (case studies, anecdotal evidence from multiple people, samples of only 4-5 people for example), and should not be a base for further conjecture. Others are poor comparisons, e.g. one study in 1974 of 10 students showed x, but a 1978 study of 12 students showed little or no x. The author therefore says "evidence is mixed". In reality, the author should be looking at a far greater accumulation of evidence and have a more sound understanding of statistics.

Overall: Excellent, excellent book. Just be on the lookout for maybe the 10% of the evidence that is not derived well enough.

This book was just as described and was sent very quickly. I needed this book for a class that I was taking. It is very easy to read and understand for any others needing it for a Psychology course.

Paul Chance is a master in his field and this book is very insightful and is a great tool for those with children and pets! Highly recommend!

The book arrived in great condition and I am very happy with it. It also arrived on time.Timing was very important because classes would begin very soon.

The book was in a alright condition. Had alot more highlighting and marks in the book then stated. Cover was warn more then stated.

This book is excellent for those that want to learn how to teach and learn. Not recommended for any public fool system employee or those who support the public fool system.

This was a great book and it was new!! I like an honest appraisal of a book before I order it because it allows me to know I can trust the seller and this creates a bond...

Not just for people. This book is recommended reading by top agility dog trainer Susan Garrett, in her book Ruff Love: A Relationship Building Program for You and Your Dog.