Theories and Concepts of Learning
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Which of the following is NOT a major concept or theory of learning?

  • Psychoanalysis (correct)
  • Experiential learning
  • Cognitive psychology
  • Behaviourist theories
  • What does learning involve?

  • Acquiring knowledge and skills
  • Modifying one's values and attitudes
  • Enriching one's world views
  • All of the above (correct)
  • When did the scientific study of learning gain momentum?

  • At the end of the 20th century
  • At the beginning of the 20th century (correct)
  • In the mid-20th century
  • At the beginning of the 19th century
  • Which theory emphasizes the role of personal experiences in learning?

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

    According to behaviourism, learning consists of a change in behavior due to the acquisition, reinforcement, and application of associations between stimuli from the environment and observable responses of the individual.

    <p>Learning is a combination of personal experiences and genetic factors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who proposed the concept of operant conditioning?

    <p>B.F. Skinner (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Thorndike propose about the reinforcement of a response to a stimulus?

    <p>A response is reinforced when followed by a positive rewarding effect. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of learning is associated with drill-and-practice programs?

    <p>Behaviorist learning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of behaviourists in studying learning?

    <p>Observable behavior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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