Explore the fundamental nature of learning with ‘Learning: A Very Short Introduction’. This concise guide delves into how learning occurs, its critical role in memory, language, and intelligence, and what happens when the process falters. Mark Haselgrove, from the perspective of associative theories, unpacks classical and instrumental conditioning, the dominant analyses in modern psychology and neuroscience. Discover the techniques used to study learning in both animals and humans, and understand its vital importance for animal behavior and survival. As part of Oxford University Press’s acclaimed Very Short Introductions series, this book offers an expert, accessible, and engaging overview of a challenging yet fascinating subject, perfect for gaining quick insight into the science of learning.