Module 5: Learning

Question 1

_____ is defined as any relatively permanent change in behavior brought about by experience or practice.

Answer 1

Learning

Question 2

Learning is not only limited to the retention of __________.

Answer 2

facts

Question 3

Learning happens when you perform a __________ behavior or when you change your __________ behavior.

Answer 3

new; old

Question 4

We are always in a constant state of learning from the moment we are __________ until we __________.

Answer 4

born; die

Question 5

One important aspect of learning is the __________.

Answer 5

environment

Question 6

The perspective that dominates knowledge and theory-building in learning is __________.

Answer 6

behaviorism

Question 7

Early behaviorists were very much influenced by the idea of __________.

Answer 7

empiricism

Question 8

For later behaviorists, the stimulus is not the only thing that determines whether or not you change your behavior. Your __________ about your own ability and success to change your behavior have roles in learning too.

Answer 8

expectations

Question 9

Behaviorism is known as ________. ______ or any other internal mental state is not used to explain behavior.

Answer 9

Stimulus-Response Psychology; Cognition

Question 10

Who are the intellectual giants behind behaviorism?

Answer 10

John B. Watson, B.F Skinner

Question 11

What philosophical paradigm underpins behaviorism?

Answer 11

empiricism and positivism