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What is the main critique of the 'homunculus theory'?
What is the main critique of the 'homunculus theory'?
- It argues for reinforcement-based learning.
- It emphasizes learner's active role in discovering the environment.
- It explains the structure of a student's knowledge comprehensively.
- It suggests that there is a small man interpreting the rules governing knowledge. (correct)
How does behaviourism differ from cognitivism based on the provided text?
How does behaviourism differ from cognitivism based on the provided text?
- Behaviourism emphasizes understanding mental processes.
- Behaviourism highlights reinforcement for recurring responses. (correct)
- Behaviourism focuses on assessing learner's knowledge structure.
- Behaviourism encourages an active role in discovering the environment.
What is the primary concern of behaviourism in relation to learning?
What is the primary concern of behaviourism in relation to learning?
- Stimulating the right response through reinforcement. (correct)
- Assessing the learner's environmental factors.
- Understanding how learners discover their environment.
- Determining the structure of a student's knowledge.
How do behaviourists determine the starting point for instruction according to the text?
How do behaviourists determine the starting point for instruction according to the text?
In what way does constructivism differ from cognitivism based on the text?
In what way does constructivism differ from cognitivism based on the text?
What is the main focus of cognitivism in learning theory?
What is the main focus of cognitivism in learning theory?
According to Snelbecker (1983), what did psychologists and educators de-emphasize with the emergence of cognitivism?
According to Snelbecker (1983), what did psychologists and educators de-emphasize with the emergence of cognitivism?
In the context of cognitivism, what is learning primarily concerned with?
In the context of cognitivism, what is learning primarily concerned with?
Based on Jonnasen (1991), what aspect is highlighted as crucial in the learning process according to cognitivism?
Based on Jonnasen (1991), what aspect is highlighted as crucial in the learning process according to cognitivism?
What does cognitivism state as the explanation to knowledge?
What does cognitivism state as the explanation to knowledge?
