Associationist1. Define and describe what is meant by associationist learning theory. (1/2 point) Understanding the meaning of associationist learning theory is relevant to understanding what associationist means. Associationistic is a “school of psychology that holds that the content of consciousness can be explained by the association and reassociation of irreducible sensory and perceptual elements” (“Associationistic,” 2014). Therefore, the point of all associationist theories is that there are associations that lead to learning. Three very important psychologists whose theories fall under the associationist theory of learning are Ivan Pavlov, Edwin R. Guthrie, and William K. Estes. The three psychologists mentioned use their theories to explain learning, memory, and behavior through the association of simple senses that humans experience when confronted with a stimulus or other types of primary mental factors.2. Describe the learning theories/scientific contributions of the following theorists:a. Ivan Pavlov (1 point)Born in Russia, Ivan Pavlov discovered the conditioning reflex by studying the way dogs salivate at the sight of food. He made his discovery after noticing that the stomach lining released digestive juices in response to direct stimulation from food particles. Pavlov came to this conclusion because his main idea was to surgically implant an esophageal fistula in the dog's throat and a gastric fistula in the stomach (Olson & Hergenhahn, Chapter 7, 2013).• Classical conditioning: Classical conditioning known as Pavlovian is a concept developed by a famous psychologist named Ivan P. Pavlov. In his experiment, Pavlov noticed that his dogs salivated every time they saw...... middle of paper... an abrupt change in behavior or reinforcement (Olson & Hergenhahn, 2013). Based on other team members' research, it appears that neither approach is right or wrong. Each has its advantages depending on what is taught. Each should be used together to understand how learning is not always linear but can be multidirectional from many sources. Works Cited Lawson, RB, Graham, JE, Hall, J., & Baker, K. (2007). A history of psychology: behaviorism. Retrieved from the University of Phoenix eBook Collection Database. Lutherans, F. (2014) Behavioral Performance Management. Retrieved from: http://answers.mheducation.com/business/management/organizational-behavior/behavioral-performance-management Olson, MH and Hergenhahn, BR (2013). An introduction to learning theories (9th ed.). Retrieved from the University of Phoenix eBook Collection Database.