10 Questions
Who first pondered the question 'How does an individual learn something new if the subject itself is new to them'?
Plato
Which are the 3 main schemas of learning theories mentioned in the text?
Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Constructivism
Who is known for the theory of 'Hierarchy of Needs'?
Maslow
Which theorist is associated with the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?
Vygotsky
Who is known for the theory of 'Taxonomy of Educational Objectives'?
Bloom
What does developmental theory primarily focus on?
Individual differences in intellectual processes
What did psychologists focus on for over 100 years in their research?
Representation and processing of knowledge in human minds
What event supported the establishment of psychology as a science during the second half of the 20th century?
Thorndike’s pioneering learning studies in 1898
What did theorists provide an alternative to in the 1950s for cognitive psychology?
Rebirth for cognitive psychology
What are the main areas of focus within the field of educational psychology according to the text?
Theory to instruction and factors affecting individual learners and teachers
Study Notes
Theories of Learning
- The question "How does an individual learn something new if the subject itself is new to them?" has been pondered by philosophers and scholars for centuries.
Learning Theories
- There are three main schemas of learning theories: Behavioral, Cognitive, and Constructivist.
Hierarchy of Needs
- Abraham Maslow is known for the theory of Hierarchy of Needs.
Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
- Lev Vygotsky is associated with the theory of Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD).
Taxonomy of Educational Objectives
- Benjamin Bloom is known for the theory of Taxonomy of Educational Objectives.
Developmental Theory
- Developmental theory primarily focuses on human development across the lifespan.
Historical Focus of Psychology
- For over 100 years, psychologists focused on the study of conscious experience.
Establishment of Psychology as a Science
- The establishment of psychology as a science during the second half of the 20th century was supported by the event of the creation of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
Alternative to Behaviorism
- In the 1950s, theorists provided an alternative to Behaviorism for cognitive psychology.
Educational Psychology
- The main areas of focus within the field of educational psychology are Learning, Instruction, and Assessment.
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