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Back to SearchEpisode 29: Operant Conditioning
Episode 29
Continuing on from episode 28 on Classical Conditioning, in this episode I discuss another form of learning called Operant Conditioning, including th…
14 years, 6 months ago
Episode 28: Classical Conditioning
Episode 28
A discussion of classical conditioning, including an analysis of its key components of the conditioned and unconditioned stimuli and responses, the a…
14 years, 7 months ago
Episode 27: Intermolecular Bonds and Phase Transitions
Episode 27
An explanation of the forces and mechanisms of intermolecular bonding, including dispersion forces, dipole-dipole bonding and hydrogen bonds, with an…
14 years, 7 months ago
Episode 26: Human Organ Systems
Episode 26
A brief overview of all the human organ systems, including their major components and functions. Also includes an examination of how the organ system…
14 years, 7 months ago
Episode 25: Organs, Tissues and Systems
Episode 25
An overview of the various levels of biological organisation, from the atomic and molecular level through cells, tissues, organs, and up to populatio…
14 years, 7 months ago
Episode 24: Vibrations and Waves
Episode 24
An overview of the basic principles of wave phenomena, including a definition of waves, a discussion of wave mediums, wavelength, frequency and ampli…
14 years, 8 months ago
Episode 23: Chemical Reactions
Episode 23
An introduction to chemical reactions, including an overview of chemical equations, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, and reversible reactions. Also in…
14 years, 10 months ago
Episode 22: Our Place in the Cosmos
Episode 22
A journey through Earth’s location in the universe, including a discussion of the Earth-moon system, the sun and planets of the solar system, nearby …
15 years ago
Episode 21: Introduction to Evolution
Episode 21
An introduction to the basic concepts of biological evolution, including an overview of Charles Darwin’s contributions, a discussion of heredity, a s…
15 years ago
Episode 20: The Reliability of Memory
Episode 20
An analysis of the various biases that effect the accuracy of human memory, including a discussion of spatial memory distortions, the impact of schem…
15 years, 1 month ago