theories of learning

Question 1

operant conditioning

Answer 1

learning through trial and error and conditioning the most effective response.

Question 2

cognitive theory of learning.

Answer 2

learning by doing the whole skill and using problem solving to correctly perform the skill

Question 3

social learning theory

Answer 3

learning through watching and copying a skill

Question 4

positive reinforcement

Answer 4

when a pleasent stimulus is given after a respone

Question 5

negative reinforcement

Answer 5

when an unpleasent stimulus is taken away after a respone

Question 6

punishment

Answer 6

when an unpleasent stimulus is given after a respone.

Question 7

thorndikes law of exercise

Answer 7

skills improve through training so you train with more focus

Question 8

thorndikes law of effect

Answer 8

positive outcome of satisfaction from practice makes you continue

Question 9

thorndikes law of readiness

Answer 9

you need to be physically and mentally strong enough to perform the skill you are practicing.

Question 10

insight learning

Answer 10

using problem solving and memory of effective experiances to solve a challenge.

Question 11

intervening variables

Answer 11

these are the mental processes involved in decision making

Question 12

banduras 4 processes of social learning theory

Answer 12

attention, retention, motor reproduction, motivation