Learning

Question 1

What is learning?

Answer 1

Mullins 2013:

It will lead to a relatively permanent change in behaviour or potential behaviour that result from expereince

Question 2

What can learning help?

Answer 2

Develop attributes and could aid motivation

Question 3

What benefits does learning have to an organisation?

Answer 3

Success, efficiency, quality, adaptability to change

Question 4

What is classical conditioning?

Answer 4

The use of behavioural modification to shape behaviour by changing its cues and consequences e.g. Pavolv’s dogs

Question 5

What is operant conditioning?

Answer 5

Like classical conditioning it is the modification to shape behaviour, but uses rewards for reinforcements

Question 6

What does the classical theory of learning ignore?

Answer 6

• Human ability to draw conclusions and make generalisations
• The role of insight and creativity
• Affect of social leaning
• Importance of incidental learning

Question 7

What are some factors that influence the learning process?

Answer 7

Mullins, 2013
- External factors
Relationshops, context, methods
- Internal
Memory, motivation, attitudes

Question 8

Who came up with the factors that effect the learning process?

Answer 8

Mullins, 2013