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Who developed the theory of connectionism that included three laws in learning?
Who developed the theory of connectionism that included three laws in learning?
- William James
- John B. Watson
- B.F. Skinner
- Edward Thorndike (correct)
What is the primary focus of connectionism in learning?
What is the primary focus of connectionism in learning?
- The relationship between stimuli and responses (correct)
- The process of conditioning and reinforcement
- The role of the environment in shaping behavior
- The structure of the mind and consciousness
What is a key aspect of connectionism that differs from other learning theories?
What is a key aspect of connectionism that differs from other learning theories?
- Its attempt to explain learning through the formation of connections between stimuli and responses (correct)
- Its focus on the role of the teacher in learning
- Its emphasis on the importance of repetition in learning
- Its rejection of the idea of instinct in learning
What is the main idea behind Thorndike's connectionism theory?
What is the main idea behind Thorndike's connectionism theory?
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What is the significance of the three laws in learning in connectionism?
What is the significance of the three laws in learning in connectionism?
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