Psychology of Learning Quiz

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Which approach focuses on inputs and reinforcements in learning?

  • Social constructivism approach
  • Motivation approach
  • Neuroscience approach
  • Behaviorist approach (correct)

Which country emphasized behaviorism and explored observable behavior in learning prior to the 1950s?

  • Russia
  • America (correct)
  • Germany
  • Soviet Union

Which psychological approach focuses more on one's interaction with the environment and with others?

  • Motivation approach
  • Behaviorist approach
  • Neuroscience approach
  • Social constructivism approach (correct)

Which approach focuses more on individuals' perceptions of ability in learning?

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Which country provided a cultural-historical approach towards psychology that described learning in the context of one's environment?

<p>Russia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Learning Theories Overview

  • Behaviorism emphasizes inputs and reinforcements as pivotal to the learning process, focusing on observable behaviors rather than internal mental states.
  • Prior to the 1950s, the United States played a crucial role in the development and application of behaviorism in educational psychology.
  • The social interactionist approach centers on individual interactions with the environment and the social context, highlighting the role of communication and social relationships in learning.
  • The constructivist approach prioritizes individuals' perceptions of their abilities and competencies in learning, advocating that one's interpretation of experiences shapes understanding.
  • Russia contributed to a cultural-historical perspective in psychology, describing learning as a process deeply embedded in contextual factors and the environment.

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